56/88 as a percentage is 63.64%. This fraction is a little more than half, and when you turn it into a percent you get a tidy two‑decimal result.
The fraction 56/88 can be reduced by dividing both numbers by 8, giving 7/11. Even in its simplest form, it still represents the same size—about two‑thirds of a whole.
Seeing it as 63.64% helps when you compare it to other percentages, like 50% or 75%. It tells you quickly that the value is a bit higher than three‑quarters of a half.
In everyday situations, you might use this number to describe a score, a ratio of ingredients, or any case where you need a clear, rounded percent. It’s easy to read and easy to work with.