The fraction 20/52 is equal to 38.46% when expressed as a percentage. This tells you that the part represented by 20 out of 52 is a little under two‑fifths of the whole.
If you simplify the fraction, 20/52 reduces to 5/13, which is still the same value. Whether you write it as 20/52, 5/13, or 38.46%, the proportion stays the same.
This kind of number shows up in everyday situations—like a score of 20 correct answers out of 52 questions, or a discount that applies to 38.46% of a price. Knowing the percentage makes it easy to compare with other percentages.
Remember, 38.46% is just another way to see how large 20 is compared to 52, and it works well when you need to talk about parts of a whole in a clear, familiar format.
