84/89 as a percentage is 94.38%. This number tells you that the fraction is very close to a whole, just a little bit under 100%. When you see 94.38%, you can think of it as almost the entire amount.
The fraction 84/89 itself is a simple way to show a part of a whole when the total is 89 pieces and you have 84 of them. Because the denominator is only a little bigger than the numerator, the value is high, which matches the 94.38% you get when you convert it.
In everyday situations, using the percentage makes the size of the fraction easier to understand. For example, if a test score is 84 out of 89, you can say the student earned 94.38%, a clear indication of excellent performance. The percentage is rounded to two decimal places, so it’s precise enough for most practical uses.
