31/42 expressed as a percentage is 73.81%. This value shows how much of a whole the fraction represents when turned into a percent.
The fraction 31/42 can be simplified only by dividing both numbers by 1, so it stays the same. It’s a little more than two‑thirds, because two‑thirds would be 66.67%.
When you see 73.81% on a chart or a report, you know it means the same thing as 31 parts out of 42 parts. It’s a handy way to compare numbers that aren’t whole.
In everyday use, percentages like 73.81% help people quickly understand proportions without having to work with fractions. It’s especially useful in grades, statistics, or any situation where a clear, simple number is needed.
