When you turn 26⁄36 into a percent you get 72.22%. This is the rounded value you’ll see on most calculators or reports.
The fraction 26⁄36 can be simplified by dividing both numbers by 2, which gives 13⁄18. Even though the numbers change, the value stays the same, so 13⁄18 still represents 72.22%.
Knowing the percentage is handy for quick comparisons. For example, if a test score is 26⁄36 correct answers, you can say you earned about 72 percent of the points, which is easy to understand at a glance.
In everyday life, percentages like 72.22% help you see how much of a whole you have, whether it’s a discount, a grade, or a portion of a project completed. It’s a simple way to communicate size without using fractions.
