85/87 as a percentage is 97.70%. This fraction is very close to a whole, so its percentage reflects that high value. When you see a number like this, you know it’s almost one whole unit.
The fraction 85/87 means you have 85 parts out of a total of 87 equal parts. Because the numerator is only two less than the denominator, the value is just a little below 1, which translates into a percentage that’s just under 100%.
In everyday use, a result of 97.70% shows excellent performance or completion. It tells you that almost the entire amount has been reached, leaving only a tiny portion missing.
