The fraction 31/42 is equal to 73.81% when converted to a percentage and rounded to two decimal places. This means that if you had 42 equal parts of something and took 31 of those parts, you'd have about 74% of the whole. It's a bit more than three-quarters but not quite three-fourths.
In everyday situations, you might see this fraction or percentage used in various contexts. For example, if 31 out of 42 students passed a test, you could say that 73.81% of the class succeeded. Or if you completed 31 out of 42 tasks on your to-do list, you'd have finished about 74% of your work. This fraction and its percentage equivalent can be useful for quick estimations in daily life.
