38/87 as a percentage is 43.68%. This number shows how much of a whole the fraction represents when you look at it on a scale of 100. It’s a handy way to compare the fraction to other values that are already expressed as percentages.
The fraction 38/87 cannot be reduced any further because 38 and 87 share no common factors other than 1. It sits between 0.4 and 0.5 when you think of it as a decimal, which matches the percentage we just gave.
When you need to communicate this value in everyday situations—like grades, statistics, or simple comparisons—using 43.68% makes it clear and easy to understand for most people.
