15/74 as a percentage is 20.27%. This value is rounded to two decimal places, so it gives a quick way to see how large the fraction is compared to a whole.
The fraction 15/74 means 15 parts out of a total of 74 equal parts. When you think of it in everyday terms, it’s a little less than one‑quarter of something, because a quarter would be 25%.
If you need to compare this number to other percentages, remember that 20.27% is a little over one‑fifth. For example, 20% of a dollar is 20 cents, so 15/74 of a dollar would be just a tiny bit more than that.
Using a percentage makes it easier to talk about the size of the fraction in everyday situations, such as grades, discounts, or statistics, where people are used to seeing numbers like 20.27% rather than 15/74.
