8/34 as a percentage is 23.53%. This rounded value tells you how much of a whole the fraction represents in everyday terms.
The fraction 8/34 can be reduced to 4/17, which is still the same part of a whole. Whether you write it as a fraction or a percentage, it describes the same portion—about one‑quarter of the whole.
Percentages like 23.53% are useful when you compare numbers, calculate discounts, or look at data in charts. Knowing the percentage helps you see the size of the part quickly, without having to work with the fraction directly.
