42 divided by 62 equals 67.74%. This is the percentage form of the fraction 42/62 when rounded to two decimal places.
The fraction 42/62 can be simplified by dividing both numbers by their greatest common divisor, which is 2. That gives the simpler fraction 21/31. Even in this reduced form, it still represents the same part of a whole.
In everyday situations, you might see this percentage when comparing parts of a group. For example, if 42 out of 62 students passed a test, you could say that 67.74% of the class succeeded.
Remember that percentages are just another way to show fractions, making it easier to understand how large a part is compared to the whole.
