12/20 as a percentage is 60.00%. This simple conversion shows that the fraction is equal to just over half of a whole.
The fraction 12/20 can also be reduced to 3/5, which is a common way to see the same value in smaller numbers. Whether you write it as 12/20, 3/5, or 60.00%, the meaning stays the same.
In everyday use, a 60.00% rate might describe a test score, a discount, or the portion of a project that’s finished. Knowing the percentage helps people quickly understand the size of the part compared to the whole.
