12/26 as a percentage is 46.15%. This value shows how much of a whole the fraction represents when expressed in a more familiar format. The fraction itself can be simplified to 6/13, but the percentage stays the same.
When you see 46.15%, you can think of it as roughly half of something, just a little less. It’s a handy way to compare the fraction to other numbers that are already in percent form, like test scores or discounts.
In everyday use, you might round 46.15% to 46% for quick estimates, but keeping the two‑decimal precision is useful when accuracy matters, such as in budgeting or data analysis.