4/46 as a percentage is 8.70%. This number shows how much of a whole the fraction represents when we look at it in terms of hundredths.
The fraction 4/46 can be reduced to 2/23, which is still a small part of a whole. It means that for every 23 equal pieces, only 2 of them are taken.
Seeing the percentage makes it easier to compare with other values. For example, if a class of 46 students has 4 who speak French, that is 8.70% of the class.
In everyday situations, using the percentage helps people understand the size of a group quickly, without needing to work with the fraction directly.
