33/42 as a percentage is 78.57%. This value tells you how much of a whole the fraction represents when you look at it in terms of hundredths. It’s a handy way to compare the fraction with other numbers that are already in percent form.
The fraction 33/42 can be reduced to 11/14, which still gives the same percentage. Whether you write it as 33/42, 11/14, or 0.7857 in decimal, the meaning stays the same: a little less than four‑fifths of a whole.
In everyday situations, you might see this percentage used to show scores, completion rates, or parts of a budget. Rounding to two decimal places keeps the number clear and easy to read, while still being accurate enough for most practical purposes.
