42/67 as a percentage is 62.69%. This tells you that the fraction is a little more than six‑tenths of a whole. When you see the number 62.69%, you know it represents the same size as the fraction 42 out of 67.
The fraction 42/67 is an improper fraction because the numerator is smaller than the denominator, but it still shows a part of a whole. It can be used in situations like describing a score, a portion of a group, or any measurement where you have 42 items out of 67 total.
Knowing the percentage makes it easier to compare with other values that are already in percent form. For example, if another group scores 70%, you can instantly see that 42/67 (or 62.69%) is lower, without having to do any more calculations.
