Let's look at the fraction 65/85. It is equal to 76.47% when expressed as a percentage.
The numbers 65 and 85 share a common factor, so the fraction can be reduced to 13/17. This simpler form still represents the same value, just with smaller numbers.
Seeing the percentage helps us understand how large the part is compared to the whole. For example, if you scored 65 points out of a possible 85 on a test, you actually earned about 76.47% of the total points.
In everyday situations, percentages like this make it easier to compare results, track progress, or explain data to others without having to work with fractions.
