43/85 as a percentage is 50.59%. This number tells you that the fraction is just a little over half when you look at it in terms of a whole 100%.
The fraction 43/85 can be reduced to its simplest form, but it already shows the relationship between two numbers: 43 parts out of a total of 85. Seeing it as a percentage makes it easier to compare with other values that are also expressed out of 100.
In everyday life, you might use this percentage when you need to describe a success rate, a portion of a budget, or a test score that isn’t a whole number. Saying “about 50.6%” sounds more natural than saying “43 out of 85”.
Remember that rounding to two decimal places gives 50.59%, which is precise enough for most practical purposes without getting too detailed.
