56/85 as a percentage is 65.88%. This rounded figure gives a quick sense of how much of a whole the fraction represents.
The fraction 56/85 means you have 56 parts out of a total of 85 equal parts. When you look at it as a percentage, it tells you that about two‑thirds of the whole is covered.
In everyday situations, saying “about 66%” is often enough, but the exact rounded value 65.88% can be useful for more precise calculations, such as budgeting or grading.