What is 20/42 as a percentage? It equals 47.62% when rounded to two decimal places. This is the decimal representation of the fraction expressed as a percent.
The fraction 20/42 can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by 2, giving 10/21. Even in its reduced form, the value stays the same, so the percentage does not change.
Knowing the percent helps when you compare this ratio to other numbers, such as test scores or discount rates. It shows that 20 out of 42 parts make up just under half of the whole, which can be useful in everyday calculations.
