8/97 = ≈8.25%
Rounded to 2 decimal places.
A value like 8/97, or about 8.25%, might describe how often a small event happens, such as a few items in a large batch being damaged. It can also show up in survey results or simple probability estimates.
To picture it quickly, think of roughly 8 people out of every 100, or a little less than 1 in 12. That makes it a small but noticeable share.
One point of confusion is treating 8/97 as exactly the same as 8/100. They’re close, but the smaller denominator makes 8/97 slightly larger than 8%.