24/42 as a percentage is 57.14%. This is the rounded value you get when you change the fraction to a percent.
The fraction 24/42 can be simplified by dividing both numbers by 6, which gives 4/7. Even though it’s a simple fraction, its decimal form repeats (0.571428…), so the percent is usually shown as 57.14% for easy reading.
When you see 57.14%, think of it as a little more than half of a whole. It’s a useful way to compare parts of a group, especially in reports or everyday situations where percentages are clearer than fractions.
Remember, you can always write a fraction as a percent to make the size of the part easier to understand at a glance.
