What is 60⁄72 as a percentage? 83.33%.
The fraction 60/72 can be reduced to 5/6, which represents a little more than four‑fifths of a whole.
When you think of 5/6 in everyday terms, it means you have five parts out of six equal parts. That’s why the percentage is close to 80% but a bit higher, landing at 83.33% after rounding.
This percentage is useful for quick comparisons. For example, if you scored 60 points out of a possible 72 on a test, you effectively earned 83.33% of the total marks.
