71/80 as a percentage is 88.75%. This value tells you how much of a whole 71 parts out of 80 represent, expressed in a way that’s easy to compare with other percentages.
The fraction 71/80 is a little bit less than a full unit, which would be 100%. Being close to 90% shows that it’s a strong majority of the whole. In many everyday situations, saying “about 89%” would give a quick sense of how large the portion is.
When you see the percentage 88.75%, you can think of it as 88 whole parts plus three‑quarters of another part out of a hundred. This makes it clear that the fraction is very close to 9 out of 10.
Using the percentage instead of the fraction can be helpful in reports, charts, or conversations where people are more comfortable with numbers out of 100. It keeps the information straightforward and easy to understand.
