42/54 expressed as a percentage is 77.78%. This value comes from simplifying the fraction and then converting it to a percent, giving a quick way to see how large the fraction is compared to a whole.
The fraction 42/54 can be reduced by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 6. This simplifies the fraction to 7/9. Seeing it as 7 parts out of 9 helps understand why it’s close to three‑quarters, but a little higher.
When you need to compare this fraction to other values, using the percentage 77.78% makes it easier to work with charts, budgets, or test scores. It tells you that the fraction is just under eight‑tenths of a whole, which is a useful reference in everyday calculations.
