When you turn 15/61 into a percent, you get 24.59%. This is the decimal form of the fraction expressed as a percentage, rounded to two decimal places. It gives a quick sense of how large the fraction is compared to a whole.
The fraction 15/61 itself is a simple ratio that can be found in everyday situations, like measuring parts of a recipe or dividing a group into smaller sections. Because both numbers are prime to each other, the fraction cannot be simplified further, which makes 24.59% the most direct way to describe its size.
Rounding to two decimal places keeps the number easy to read while staying accurate enough for most practical uses. Whether you’re calculating a discount, a test score, or a portion of a budget, 24.59% conveys the same information in a clear, familiar format.
