The fraction 20/72 is equal to 27.78% when converted to a percentage. This percentage is rounded to the nearest two decimal places for simplicity. Fractions and percentages are different ways of expressing the same value, with percentages often being easier to understand at a glance.
In everyday life, you might encounter 20/72 or 27.78% in various situations. For example, if 20 out of 72 students in a school passed a certain test, you could say that 27.78% of the students passed. This percentage gives a quick and clear picture of the proportion of successful students compared to the total number of test-takers.