When you convert the fraction 45/74 to a percent, you get 60.81%. This is the value you would see on a report card, a test score, or any place where a percentage is needed.
The fraction 45/74 means you have 45 parts out of a total of 74 equal parts. It’s a little more than half, which is why the percentage is a little above 50%. Knowing the percent helps you compare it quickly with other numbers that are already in percent form.
In everyday language, saying “about 61%” is often enough, but the precise rounded value is 60.81%. This makes it easy to understand how large 45 out of 74 really is without doing the division yourself.
