15/56 as a percentage is 26.79%. This tells you that the fraction is a little more than a quarter of a whole.
The fraction 15/56 means you have 15 parts out of a total of 56 equal parts. It’s a useful way to compare portions when the total isn’t a round number like 100.
When we turn that fraction into a percentage, it becomes easier to understand in everyday situations—like seeing a 26.79% discount or knowing that 26.79% of a class of 56 students earned a certain grade.
The value 26.79% is rounded to two decimal places, so it’s precise enough for most practical uses without being overly complicated.
