When you convert the fraction 15/42 to a percentage, you get 35.71%. This is the rounded value you would see on a typical calculator or in a report.
The fraction 15/42 can be reduced by dividing both numbers by their greatest common divisor, 3, giving the simpler form 5/14. Even though the numbers are smaller, the value stays the same, so the percentage remains 35.71%.
Knowing the percentage helps when you compare this part to a whole in everyday situations, like figuring out a discount, a test score, or a portion of a recipe. Just remember that 35.71% means roughly a little more than one‑third of the total.
