23/42 as a percentage is 54.76%. This is the rounded value you get when you express the fraction in terms of hundredths.
The fraction 23/42 is a proper fraction, meaning the numerator is smaller than the denominator. As a decimal, it is about 0.5476, which lines up neatly with the percentage we just gave. When you need a quick estimate, you can think of it as a little more than one‑half.
In everyday situations, you might see this kind of number when comparing parts of a whole, such as scoring 23 points out of a possible 42 on a test. Saying you earned 54.76% makes it clear how you performed relative to the total.
