27/40 as a percentage is 67.50%. This value tells you that the fraction is a little more than two‑thirds of a whole.
In everyday language, you can think of 67.50% as 67 out of every 100 parts, or about 2 out of every 3 pieces. It’s a handy way to compare sizes when you’re dealing with percentages instead of fractions.
When you see other fractions like 1/2 (which is 50%) or 3/4 (which is 75%), you’ll notice that 27/40 falls right between them. Knowing the percentage makes it easy to understand how big or small a portion is at a glance.
