38/42 expressed as a percentage is 90.48%. This is the rounded value you get when you change the fraction to a percent, and it’s easy to read at a glance.
The fraction 38/42 can be simplified by dividing both numbers by 2, which gives 19/21. Even after simplifying, the value stays the same, so the percentage stays 90.48%.
Seeing a percent over 90% tells you the fraction is quite large—close to a whole unit but not quite there. In everyday terms, it’s like getting 90 out of 100 points on a test.
When you need to compare numbers quickly, turning fractions into percentages like 90.48% helps you see which ones are bigger or smaller without doing extra math. It’s a handy shortcut for everyday calculations.
