13/49 as a percentage is 26.53%. This fraction is a little over one quarter, and when you turn it into a percent you get a number that’s easy to compare with everyday figures like sales tax or discounts.
The value 26.53% tells you that for every 100 parts, about 27 of them belong to the group represented by 13 out of 49. It’s useful when you need a quick sense of proportion without dealing with fractions.
Because the percentage is rounded to two decimal places, the exact figure might be a tiny bit higher or lower, but for most practical purposes 26.53% is a clear and reliable approximation.
