31/49 as a percentage is 63.27%. This tells you how much of a whole the fraction represents when you look at it in terms of hundredths.
The fraction 31/49 is a little more than half but less than two‑thirds. In decimal form it’s about 0.6327, which matches the percentage you see above.
When you need to compare parts of a whole—like test scores, survey results, or recipes—turning the fraction into a percentage makes it easier to understand at a glance.
Remember, 63.27% is just another way to describe the same amount that 31 out of 49 represents.