42/69 expressed as a percentage is 60.87%. This number tells you how much of a whole 42 parts out of 69 represent when you look at it on a scale of 100.
The fraction 42/69 can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 3. This gives you the simpler fraction 14/23. Even though it’s a smaller fraction, it still represents the same value, and its percentage stays at 60.87%.
Knowing the percentage makes it easy to compare this fraction with other values, like scores or discounts. When you see a percentage, you can quickly understand how large or small the part is relative to a whole, without having to work with the original numbers.
