When you turn 12/52 into a percent, you get 23.08%. This tells you how large the fraction is in a way most people understand instantly.
The fraction 12/52 can also be reduced to 3/13, which is a common way to see it in simplest form. Whether you write it as a fraction or a percent, it represents the same portion of a whole.
In everyday life, you might use this number when measuring parts of a group, like 12 students out of a class of 52. Saying 23.08% of the class gives a clear picture without needing to count each person.
Remember, both the fraction and its percentage describe the same amount—just in different formats that suit different situations.