What is 26/61 as a percentage? It is 42.62% when rounded to two decimal places. This fraction is a little less than half, so the percentage makes sense as a little under 50%.
The fraction 26/61 can also be written as a decimal, roughly 0.4262. That decimal matches the percentage when you move the decimal point two places to the right. Seeing it both ways helps you compare it to other numbers quickly.
In everyday life, you might use 42.62% to describe a portion of a group, like 42.62% of a class that chose a particular option. Knowing the percentage lets you talk about the part in a way most people understand.
