The fraction 74/84 works out to 88.10% when expressed as a percentage. This gives a quick sense of how large the fraction is compared to a whole.
If you simplify the fraction, 74 and 84 share a common factor of 2, so it reduces to 37/42. This simpler form can be easier to compare with other fractions or to estimate mentally.
In everyday situations, a value of 88.10% means you have about 88 out of every 100 parts. It’s a handy way to talk about the size of the fraction without using a complicated ratio.
