42/55 expressed as a percentage is 76.36%. This number tells you how much of a whole 42 parts out of 55 represent when you think in terms of 100.
The fraction 42/55 is a little more than three‑quarters, so you’ll often see it rounded to about 0.76 in decimal form. In everyday situations, such as grading or budgeting, using the percentage makes it easy to compare with other values that are already in percent.
Knowing that 76.36% is the exact conversion helps when you need to report results, create charts, or simply explain the size of a portion in a way that most people understand right away.
