15/59 as a percentage is 25.42%. This number tells you how much of a whole 15 parts are when the whole is split into 59 equal pieces.
The fraction 15/59 is a proper fraction, meaning the numerator is smaller than the denominator. It can be useful in situations like calculating a portion of a group or a share of a resource when you know the total amount is divided into 59 parts.
When you need to compare this fraction to other numbers, turning it into the percentage 25.42% makes it easier to understand at a glance. It shows that 15 out of 59 is roughly a quarter of the whole.