When you turn the fraction 36/61 into a percent, you get 59.02%. This value shows how much of a whole 36 parts make out of 61 equal parts.
The fraction 36/61 is a little more than half, which is why the percentage is just under 60 %. It’s a useful way to see the size of the part without dealing with a weird denominator.
In everyday situations, you might use this percentage to describe success rates, test scores, or any scenario where you need a quick, understandable figure instead of a fraction.
Remember, 59.02% is the rounded result, and it gives a clear picture of the proportion represented by 36 out of 61.