21/46 as a percentage is 45.65%. This fraction is a little less than half, so the percentage shows it’s just under 50 %. When you see 45.65 % on a chart or a report, you know it represents the same value as the fraction 21/46.
The fraction 21/46 can be useful when you’re working with parts of a whole, like splitting a class into groups or dividing a pizza. Because it isn’t a simple “one‑half” or “one‑third,” writing it as a percentage (45.65 %) makes it easier to compare with other numbers that are already in percent form.
In everyday situations, you might round the percentage to 46 % for quick estimates, but the exact value stays at 45.65 %. Keeping both the fraction and its percent form handy helps you move between precise calculations and simple, understandable figures.
