45/74 as a percentage is 60.81%. This rounded figure tells you how large the fraction is compared to a whole.
The fraction 45/74 means you have 45 parts out of a total of 74 equal parts. When you look at it on a number line, it falls a little more than halfway between 0 and 1.
In everyday situations, you might see this percentage used to show a test score, a survey result, or the portion of a budget that’s been spent. Saying something is 60.81% complete is clearer for most people than giving the fraction alone.
Remember that the percentage is just another way to express the same value, so whether you write 45/74 or 60.81%, the meaning stays the same.