What is 42/59 as a percentage? It equals 71.19% when rounded to two decimal places.
The fraction 42/59 is a proper fraction that cannot be reduced any further, so it stays exactly as 42 over 59.
When you see a value of 71.19%, you are looking at the same quantity that 42 parts make out of a total of 59 parts. This kind of percentage is common in reports, surveys, and grades.
Remember, the fraction and the percentage describe the same relationship; you can use whichever form is easier for the situation.
