42/89 as a percentage is 47.19%. This is the rounded value you get when you express the fraction in a percent form, and it’s useful for quick comparisons.
The fraction 42/89 shows a part of a whole where the whole is split into 89 equal pieces and 42 of those pieces are taken. It’s a bit less than half of the total, which makes the percentage feel familiar but not exact.
Because 47.19% is just under 50%, the fraction is slightly smaller than a true half. In everyday situations, you might think of it as “almost half” when you need a simple estimate.
Remember, when you see 47.19%, you’re looking at the same amount that 42 out of 89 represents, just written in a format that’s easier to read at a glance.
