The fraction 14/49 is equal to 28.57% when converted to a percentage. This percentage is rounded to the nearest two decimal places for simplicity. The fraction represents a part-to-whole relationship, where 14 is the numerator (part) and 49 is the denominator (whole).
In everyday situations, percentages are often more intuitive and easier to understand than fractions. For example, if you were told that 14 out of 49 people in a group have blue eyes, it might be clearer to say that about 28.57% of the group has blue eyes. This percentage gives a quick and relatable way to grasp the proportion, especially when comparing it to other percentages or thinking about how it relates to the whole (100%).
