84/88 as a percentage is 95.45%. This fraction simplifies to a value just a little under one, showing how close it is to a whole number. The percentage gives a quick sense of how large the fraction is compared to 100.
When you look at 84 out of 88 parts, you can see that only a small portion is missing. That missing part is about 4.55%, which is the difference between a perfect 100% and the 95.45% you get from the fraction.
In everyday use, saying something is 95.45% complete is clearer than using the fraction 84/88. It tells you instantly how much of the whole you have, making it easy to compare with other percentages.
