97.75% is what you get when you turn the fraction 87/89 into a percentage. This number shows just how close the fraction is to a whole one.
The fraction 87/89 is only two parts short of 89/89, which would be 100%. That tiny difference makes the percentage drop just a little below a perfect score. In everyday terms, it means the value is almost complete.
When you see 97.75%, you can quickly understand that the original fraction represents a very high proportion. It’s a handy way to compare the fraction with other percentages without doing any extra math.
