40/56 expressed as a percentage is 71.43%. This number tells you how much of a whole 40 is when the whole is 56, written in a form that’s easy to compare with other percentages.
The fraction can also be simplified to 5/7, which still gives the same percentage when you calculate it. Knowing the percentage helps you quickly understand the size of the part relative to the whole without dealing with fractions.
In everyday use, you might see 71.43% on a report card, a discount tag, or a sports statistic. It’s a handy way to see that 40 out of 56 is just a little over two‑thirds of the total.
