The fraction 52/81 can be expressed as a percentage: 64.20%. This percentage is rounded to the nearest two decimal places for simplicity. When we think about fractions as parts of a whole, 52/81 represents about two-thirds of the total, which aligns closely with its percentage equivalent.
In everyday situations, percentages are often more intuitive than fractions. For example, if a student scored 52 out of 81 points on a test, it might be easier to understand their performance as 64.20% rather than 52/81. This percentage gives a clearer picture of how close the student came to a perfect score, showing they achieved just over 64% of the total possible points.