23/72 as a percentage is 31.94%. This is the rounded result you get when you compare the fraction to a whole.
The fraction 23/72 means you have 23 parts out of a total of 72 equal parts. It is a little less than one third, since one third would be 24/72.
Knowing the percentage makes it easier to understand how big the fraction is in everyday terms, like when you see a discount of 31.94% off a price or a test score that matches this proportion.
