The fraction 52/72 expressed as a percentage is 72.22%. This rounded figure tells you how large the part (52) is compared to the whole (72) in everyday terms.
When you simplify 52/72, you get 13/18, which still represents the same value. Whether you keep it as a fraction or use the percentage, the proportion stays the same.
Knowing the percentage helps in practical situations, like figuring out what portion of a class scored a certain grade or how much of a budget is used. It’s a quick way to understand the size of the part relative to the whole.
