The fraction 42/51 is equal to 82.35% when converted to a percentage and rounded to two decimal places. This means that 42 out of 51 parts represent about 82% of the whole. It's a fairly high percentage, showing that the fraction is more than three-quarters but less than the full amount.
In everyday situations, you might come across this fraction or percentage in various contexts. For example, if 42 out of 51 students passed a test, you could say the pass rate was 82.35%. Or if a sports team won 42 games out of a 51-game season, their winning percentage would be 82.35%. This percentage is useful for comparing different fractions or understanding how close a part is to the whole.