15/56 as a percentage is 26.79%. This number shows how much of a whole the fraction represents when you look at it in terms of hundredths.
The fraction 15/56 is a little less than one‑quarter because 1/4 equals 14/56. That means 15 parts out of 56 are just a bit larger than 25 % of the total.
When you need to compare parts of a whole in everyday situations—like a test score, a discount, or a recipe—using the percentage 26.79% makes it easier to understand quickly. The value is rounded to two decimal places, so it’s both precise enough for most needs and still simple to read.
