The fraction 72/82 works out to 87.80% when expressed as a percentage. This tells you that the part represented by 72 is just a little under nine‑tenths of the whole 82.
If you simplify the fraction, it reduces to 36⁄41, which is still a little less than 1. In everyday terms, thinking of 87.80% means that for every 100 units, about 88 of them are covered by the part you’re measuring.
Knowing this percentage can help you compare sizes quickly. For example, a test score of 72 out of 82 points is the same as scoring 87.80 % on a 100‑point test, showing strong performance without needing any complicated math.
