The fraction 26/36 expressed as a percentage is 72.22%. This number shows how much of a whole the fraction represents when we think in terms of parts per hundred. It’s a quick way to understand the size of the fraction.
If you look at the fraction itself, 26 out of 36 parts are being considered. In simpler terms, you’re taking almost three‑quarters of the whole amount. That’s why the percentage is close to 75%, but a little lower because 26 is a bit less than three‑quarters of 36.
Understanding fractions as percentages helps in everyday situations, like figuring out discounts, test scores, or any time you need to compare parts of a whole. So whenever you see 26/36, you can think of it as about 72.22% of the total.
