The fraction 42/43 expressed as a percentage is 97.67%. This high value shows that 42 is very close to 43, so the fraction almost reaches a whole number.
When you look at 42 out of 43 parts, you can picture it as missing just one small piece from a complete set. That missing piece is why the percentage is not exactly 100% but still very high.
In everyday terms, a score of 97.67% means you got almost every point possible. It’s a great result for tests, surveys, or any situation where you want to show near‑perfect performance.
Because the fraction is so close to 1, it’s useful when you need a quick estimate of something that’s almost complete, like a project that’s nearly finished or a budget that’s almost fully allocated.
