Let's look at the fraction 15/75. It equals 20.00% when expressed as a percentage. This shows how a simple fraction can be turned into an easy‑to‑read figure.
The fraction 15/75 can be reduced by dividing both numbers by 15, giving 1/5. That simplified form still represents the same part of a whole, just in a cleaner way. Whether you write it as 1/5, 15/75, or 20.00 %, the value stays the same.
Knowing the percentage is handy in everyday situations. For example, if you get 15 out of 75 points on a quiz, you’ve scored 20 % of the possible points. It’s a quick way to see how much of something you have compared to the total.
