54/82 as a percentage is 65.85% (rounded to two decimal places). This shows that a little more than half of the whole is represented by the fraction.
The fraction 54/82 can be simplified by dividing both numbers by their greatest common divisor, which is 2, giving 27/41. Even in its reduced form, it still corresponds to the same percentage.
Knowing the percentage helps when you need to compare parts of a whole in everyday situations, like seeing what portion of a class scored above a certain mark or how much of a budget has been used. It’s a quick way to understand the size of the part relative to the entire set.