55/81 as a percentage is 67.90%. This number tells you how much of a whole 55 parts out of 81 represent when you think in terms of 100 parts.
The fraction 55/81 is a bit more than half, but less than three‑quarters. It’s useful when you need a precise ratio, like in recipes or simple probability problems.
When you see 67.90%, you can quickly understand it as “about two‑thirds” of a total. It’s a handy way to compare sizes without dealing with the original fraction.