10/98 as a percentage is 10.20%. This is the rounded value you get when you express the fraction in percent form, keeping two decimal places for clarity.
The fraction 10/98 can be reduced to 5/49, which still represents the same part of a whole. Whether you write it as 10/98, 5/49, or 10.20%, the proportion stays the same—it just looks different depending on the format you choose.
In everyday situations, using the percentage makes it easier to compare with other numbers, like test scores or discounts. Rounding to two decimals gives a tidy figure that’s simple to read and understand, while still being accurate enough for most practical purposes.
