The fraction 27/48 is equal to 56.25% when converted to a percentage. This percentage represents the portion of a whole that 27/48 represents. It's a bit more than half, which makes sense since 27 is more than half of 48.
In everyday situations, you might come across this fraction or percentage. For example, if 27 out of 48 students in a class passed a test, you could say that 56.25% of the class passed. Or if you completed 27 out of 48 tasks on your to-do list, you've finished 56.25% of your work. This percentage gives a clear picture of how much of something is being talked about, making it easier to understand than the original fraction.