What is 42/57 as a percentage? It is 73.68% when rounded to two decimal places. This gives a quick way to understand how large the part is compared to the whole.
The fraction 42/57 can be reduced by dividing both numbers by their greatest common divisor, which is 3. That gives the simpler form 14/19. Even in this reduced form, the value stays the same, so the percentage stays 73.68%.
Knowing the percentage helps in everyday situations, like figuring out a test score or a discount. When you see 73.68%, you can instantly tell that the part is a little over three‑quarters of the total.
