The fraction 40/74 is equal to 54.05% when converted to a percentage and rounded to two decimal places. This means that 40 out of 74 parts represents just over half of the total. It's a bit more than 50% but not quite as much as 55%.
In everyday situations, you might encounter this fraction or percentage when dealing with things like test scores, survey results, or even cooking measurements. For example, if 40 out of 74 students passed a test, you could say that 54.05% of the class was successful. This percentage gives a clearer picture of the proportion compared to just using the fraction alone.
