40/56 as a percentage is 71.43%. This number tells you how much of a whole the fraction represents when it’s turned into a percent. It’s a quick way to see the size of the fraction at a glance.
The fraction 40/56 can be simplified by dividing both the top and bottom numbers by 8, giving you 5/7. Even though it looks smaller, it still represents the same part of a whole, which is the 71.43% we just mentioned.
When you see a percent like 71.43%, you know it’s a little more than two‑thirds of the whole (because 66.67% would be exactly two‑thirds). This makes it easy to compare with other percentages or fractions without doing extra math.
