29/40 as a percentage is 72.50%. This number tells you how much of a whole the fraction represents when you look at it in terms of 100 parts.
The fraction 29/40 can be thought of as 29 pieces out of 40 equal pieces. If you picture a pizza cut into 40 slices, you would have 29 slices. That’s a little more than two‑thirds of the pizza.
When you write the same idea as a percent, it becomes easier to compare with other numbers that are already in percent form. 72.50% shows that the fraction is close to three‑quarters, but not quite there.
Both the fraction and the percentage give the same information, just in different formats. Use whichever one makes the most sense for the problem you are solving.
