12/46 expressed as a percentage is 26.09%. This is the rounded value you get when you compare the part (12) to the whole (46).
The fraction 12/46 can be simplified to 6/23, but the percentage stays the same. Whether you write it as 12/46, 6/23, or 0.2609, the proportion of the part to the whole doesn’t change.
Knowing that 12 out of every 46 parts is about a quarter (a little more than 1/4) helps when you see similar ratios in everyday situations, like grades, discounts, or survey results. It’s a quick way to understand the size of a part compared to the whole.
