The fraction 42/79 is equal to 53.16% when converted to a percentage and rounded to two decimal places. This means that if you had 79 items and selected 42 of them, you'd have chosen about 53% of the total. It's a bit more than half, but not quite as much as three-fifths.
In everyday situations, you might come across this fraction or percentage when dealing with things like test scores, survey results, or even cooking measurements. For example, if 42 out of 79 people surveyed preferred a certain product, you could say that 53.16% of respondents liked it. This percentage gives a clearer picture of the proportion than the fraction alone, making it easier for most people to understand at a glance.
