8/61 as a percentage is 13.11%. This fraction is a small part of a whole, and when you look at it as a percent it shows just over thirteen parts out of a hundred.
The fraction 8/61 can be thought of as eight pieces taken from a set of sixty‑one equal pieces. It’s a common type of ratio you might see in probability problems or when comparing small groups.
When you write the same value as a percent, the number becomes easier to picture on a chart or a graph. Seeing 13.11% tells you that the amount is a little more than one‑tenth of the whole.
Both forms—fraction and percent—are useful. The fraction keeps the exact relationship, while the percentage gives a quick sense of scale in everyday terms.
