When you change the fraction 36/65 to a percent you get 55.38%. This number tells you how much of a whole 36 out of 65 represents when the whole is shown as 100.
The fraction 36/65 can be thought of as 36 parts out of a total of 65 equal parts. It is a little more than one‑half, because half would be 32.5 out of 65. Seeing it as a percentage makes it easier to compare with other values that are already expressed in percent form.
In everyday situations, you might use this percentage when working with grades, discounts, or statistics. Knowing that 36/65 is 55.38% helps you quickly see that it is just over the middle point of a scale that runs from 0 % to 100 %.
