78/96 as a percentage is 81.25%. This value tells you how much of a whole the fraction represents when you look at it in terms of hundredths.
The fraction 78/96 can be reduced to 13/16, which is a little more than four‑fifths of a whole. Seeing it as a percent makes it easier to compare with other numbers that are already in percent form.
In everyday life you might see a score like 81.25% on a test, a discount on a product, or a success rate in a project. Knowing the simple link between the fraction and its percent helps you quickly understand the size of the value.