Count the total number of equal parts in the figure, then count how many parts are shaded.<br><br>The figure has 50 equal squares in total.<br>Shaded squares = 34 (count from the diagram).<br>Fraction shaded = <span class="math-inline">\(\frac{34}{50}\)</span> = <span class="math-inline">\(\frac{17}{25}\)</span>.<br><br>Final Answer: <span class="math-inline">\(\frac{17}{25}\)</span>