The fraction 25/85 is equal to 29.41% when converted to a percentage. This percentage is rounded to the nearest two decimal places for simplicity. The fraction represents a part-to-whole relationship, where 25 is the part and 85 is the whole.
In everyday situations, percentages are often more intuitive and easier to understand than fractions. For example, if you were told that 25 out of 85 people in a group have blue eyes, it might be clearer to say that 29.41% of the group has blue eyes. This percentage gives a quick and relatable way to grasp the proportion, making it useful in various fields like statistics, finance, and data analysis.