The fraction 20⁄72 works out to 27.78% when expressed as a percentage. This value shows how much of a whole 20 parts represent out of 72 equal parts.
In everyday terms, if you have 72 items and you take 20 of them, you are holding about a quarter of the total. The percentage makes it easier to compare with other numbers that are already in percent form.
You can also simplify the fraction 20⁄72 to 5⁄18, but the percentage stays the same. Whether you use the fraction or the percent, the idea is that roughly 28 % of the whole is being considered.
Knowing both forms helps when you need to switch between fractions and percentages, like reading a chart, doing a quick estimate, or explaining a proportion to someone else.
