The fraction 52/72 is equal to 72.22% when converted to a percentage and rounded to two decimal places. This means that 52 out of 72 parts represent about 72% of the whole. It's a bit more than seven-tenths or 70% of the total.
In everyday situations, you might come across this fraction or percentage in various contexts. For example, if 52 out of 72 students in a class passed a test, you could say that 72.22% of the class succeeded. Or if you completed 52 pages of a 72-page book, you'd be about 72% of the way through. This fraction and its percentage equivalent can be useful for quick estimations and comparisons in daily life.