The fraction 42/67 can be expressed as a percentage: 62.69%. This percentage is rounded to the nearest two decimal places for simplicity. When we think about fractions as parts of a whole, 42/67 represents about 63 out of every 100 parts.
In everyday situations, percentages are often more intuitive than fractions. For example, if 42 out of 67 people in a group prefer coffee over tea, we could say that 62.69% of the group likes coffee. This makes it easier to compare preferences or understand proportions quickly, especially when dealing with larger numbers or different sample sizes.