The fraction 42/49 converts to 85.71% when expressed as a percentage. This value is rounded to two decimal places, giving a clear and easy‑to‑read figure.
The fraction itself can be simplified to 6/7, which shows that it represents a large part of a whole—just a little less than one. Thinking of it as a slice of a pie, you would have about eight‑tenths of the pie covered.
In everyday use, saying 85.71% is handy when you need to compare sizes, grades, or any situation that calls for a percentage. It quickly tells people that the amount is very close to full, without having to deal with the original fraction.
