The fraction 31/49 can be expressed as a percentage: 63.27%. This percentage is rounded to the nearest two decimal places for simplicity. When we think about fractions as parts of a whole, 31/49 represents about 63 out of 100 parts, or just over three-fifths of the total.
In everyday situations, we might encounter this fraction or percentage in various contexts. For example, if 31 out of 49 students in a class passed a test, we could say that 63.27% of the class succeeded. Similarly, if a sports team won 31 games out of a 49-game season, their winning percentage would be 63.27%. This percentage gives us a quick and easy way to understand the proportion or ratio that 31/49 represents.
