55/78 as a percentage is 70.51%. This is the rounded result you get when you express the fraction in terms of hundredths.
The fraction 55/78 is a proper fraction, meaning the numerator is smaller than the denominator. It represents a little more than half of a whole, which makes it useful for describing situations like parts of a group or portions of a budget.
When we write the answer as 70.51%, we are showing the value with two decimal places. This level of precision is common in reports and everyday calculations, giving a clear and concise picture of the size of the fraction.
