2/48 as a percentage is 4.17%. This tiny number shows how small the part is compared to the whole.
The fraction 2/48 can be reduced to 1/24, which still represents the same amount. Whether you write it as 2/48, 1/24, or 4.17%, the value doesn’t change.
In everyday terms, 4.17% might be the share of a class of 48 students that earns a perfect score on a test—only two students. It helps to see how a small group fits into the larger picture.
Remember, the percentage and the fraction are just two ways to talk about the same portion, and both are useful depending on the situation.
