The fraction 55/80 expressed as a percentage is 68.75%. This number shows how much of a whole 55 parts are when the whole is divided into 80 equal pieces.
In simplest form, 55/80 can be reduced by dividing both numbers by 5, giving 11/16. This reduced fraction still represents the same amount of the whole, just in a cleaner way.
When you look at the percentage, 68.75% tells you that the fraction is a little more than two‑thirds of the whole. It’s useful for quick comparisons, like seeing that 55 out of 80 is larger than 60% but smaller than 70%.
Understanding both the fraction and its percentage helps you see the size of a part in different formats, making it easier to work with numbers in everyday situations.
