The fraction 42/69 expressed as a percentage is 60.87%. This rounded value gives a quick sense of how large the fraction is compared to a whole.
When you simplify 42/69, you get 14/23, which is still an uncommon fraction, so the decimal or percentage form is often more useful. In everyday situations—like calculating a discount or a test score—thinking of it as about 61% is easy to understand.
Because the percentage is close to three‑fifths, you can estimate it quickly without a calculator: three‑fifths equals 60%, so 60.87% is just a bit higher. This makes the number handy for quick mental math in school or work.
