What is 24/59 as a percentage? It comes out to 40.68% when rounded to two decimal places. This tells you that the fraction is a little less than half of a whole.
The fraction 24/59 is a proper fraction, meaning the numerator is smaller than the denominator. It sits between 0.4 (40%) and 0.5 (50%) on the number line, so you can think of it as roughly four‑tenths of a whole.
Because the percentage is rounded, the exact decimal is a bit longer, but 40.68% is accurate enough for most everyday uses, like quick estimates or basic calculations. It’s a handy way to see the size of the fraction at a glance.
