32/59 as a percentage is 54.24%. This fraction is a bit more than one‑half, so its percentage is just over 50 %. When you see the number 54.24 % you know it represents the same amount as the fraction 32 divided by 59.
The fraction 32/59 cannot be simplified because 32 and 59 share no common factors other than 1. It’s a proper fraction, meaning the numerator is smaller than the denominator, so it always gives a value less than 1. In everyday situations, you might see this kind of fraction when measuring parts of a whole, like a recipe or a test score.
Knowing the percentage makes it easy to compare with other numbers. For example, if a class average is 60 % and a student scores 54.24 %, the student is a little below the average. Using percentages instead of fractions often helps people understand the size of a part more quickly.
