42/83 expressed as a percentage is 50.60%. This value shows how the fraction compares to a whole when we think in terms of hundredths.
The fraction 42/83 is a little more than one‑half. When you see the decimal form, it rounds to 0.506, which is the same as 50.60% of a whole.
In everyday use, you might see this percentage when dealing with surveys, test scores, or any situation where parts of a whole need to be expressed as a percent.
Remember, 50.60% is the rounded percentage for 42 divided by 83, making it easy to understand and compare with other percentages.