26/48 as a percentage is 54.17%. This value shows that the fraction is just over half when expressed in everyday terms.
If you reduce the fraction, 26/48 simplifies to 13/24. Both fractions represent the same part of a whole, and the percentage stays the same regardless of the form you use.
Knowing that 54.17% is the percent form helps when comparing it to other percentages, such as test scores or discounts. It’s a handy way to see that the fraction is a little more than one‑half of the total.