What is 42/68 as a percentage? It comes out to 61.76% when rounded to two decimal places. This tells you that the fraction represents a little more than three‑fifths of a whole.
The fraction 42/68 can be simplified to 21/34, but even in its original form it shows a clear relationship: out of every 68 parts, 42 are counted. Thinking of it as a percentage makes that relationship easier to picture.
In everyday situations, this percentage can help you estimate quantities. For example, if you have 68 apples and you eat 42 of them, you have eaten about 61.76% of the apples.
Remember that the figure is rounded, so the exact decimal might be a tiny bit different, but 61.76% is a reliable estimate for most practical uses.
