40/42 expressed as a percentage is 95.24%. This value comes from the fraction being very close to one whole, so the percentage is just a little under 100%.
The fraction 40/42 can be simplified to 20/21, which still represents the same proportion. When you think of it as a part of a whole, it means you have 95.24 out of every 100 parts.
In everyday terms, 95.24% tells you that the quantity is almost complete. Whether you’re looking at test scores, completion rates, or any other measurement, this percentage shows a very high level of achievement.
