12/64 as a percentage is 18.75%. This number tells you how much of a whole 12 parts out of 64 represent, expressed in a way that’s easy to compare with other percentages.
The fraction 12/64 can be reduced to 3/16, which is still the same part of a whole. Thinking of it as a percentage makes it clear that it’s a little less than one‑fifth of the whole, since 20% would be one‑fifth.
In everyday situations, you might see 18.75% used in things like test scores, discounts, or data reports. It’s a convenient way to show a small portion without dealing with fractions directly.