42/62 as a percentage is 67.74%. This value tells you that the fraction represents a little more than two‑thirds of a whole. It’s a quick way to see the size of the fraction in everyday terms.
The fraction 42/62 can be reduced to 21/31, which is still close to two‑thirds but not exactly. When you think of it as a part of 100, it means that out of every 100 units, about 68 are covered by this fraction.
Knowing the percentage makes it easier to compare with other numbers, like test scores or discounts. So whenever you see 42/62, you can confidently think of it as roughly 67.74% of the whole.
