71.62% is the percentage equivalent of the fraction 53/74. This number tells you how much of a whole the fraction represents when it’s turned into a percent.
The fraction 53/74 is a proper fraction, meaning the numerator (53) is smaller than the denominator (74). It sits a little over half of the whole, which matches the percentage being just above 50%.
When you see 71.62% in a real‑world context—like a test score or a discount—it means that out of every 100 parts, about 72 are covered. It’s a handy way to quickly understand the size of the fraction without doing the division yourself.
