**18/42 as a percentage is 42.86%. This number tells you how much of a whole the fraction represents when it’s turned into a percent.
If you simplify the fraction first, 18 ÷ 6 = 3 and 42 ÷ 6 = 7, so 18/42 reduces to 3/7. Working with a smaller fraction often makes it easier to understand.
A percentage of 42.86% means that the part is a little less than half of the whole. In everyday language, you could say it’s “about 43 out of every 100.”
You might see this kind of value when dealing with scores, surveys, or any situation where you compare a part to a total. Knowing the percent helps you quickly see the size of the portion without doing more math.
