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What is 8/17 as a percentage?

The fraction 8/17 is equal to 47.06% when converted to a percentage and rounded to two decimal places. This means that if you had 17 equal parts of something and took 8 of those parts, you'd have about 47% of the whole. It's a bit less than half, which would be 50%.

8/17 is an example of a fraction that doesn't simplify neatly. Unlike fractions like 1/2 or 3/4, which are commonly used and easy to visualize, 8/17 is less intuitive. However, knowing its percentage equivalent can help in practical situations, like understanding test scores or calculating discounts, where fractions might be harder to work with mentally.

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