21/46 as a percentage is 45.65%. This value tells you how much of a whole the fraction represents when it’s expressed in a more familiar form.
The fraction 21/46 is a proper fraction, meaning the numerator is smaller than the denominator. It can be simplified no further because 21 and 46 share no common factors other than 1.
When you see 45.65%, think of it as about 45 out of every 100 parts. It gives a quick sense of size without needing to work with the original fraction.
In everyday use, percentages are often easier to compare. So if you need to decide which of two values is larger, the percentage form can help you see that 21/46 is just under half of a whole.
