The fraction 6/7 is equal to 85.71% when converted to a percentage. This common fraction represents six parts out of a whole that's divided into seven equal parts. It's a bit less than a full whole, but still a significant portion.
In everyday life, you might encounter 6/7 or its percentage equivalent in various situations. For example, if you completed 6 out of 7 tasks on your to-do list, you'd be about 85.71% done with your work. Or if you scored 6 out of 7 points on a quiz, you'd have achieved approximately 85.71% of the total possible score. This fraction and its percentage form are useful for expressing proportions that are close to, but not quite, a complete whole.