45.45% is the percentage equivalent of the fraction 40/88.
The fraction 40/88 can be reduced to its simplest form, 5/11, which still represents the same value. Whether you write it as 40/88 or 5/11, the proportion stays the same.
In everyday terms, this means that for every 100 parts, about 45 of them belong to the group represented by 40/88. That’s why the rounded percentage is 45.45%.
Understanding this connection helps you compare fractions, percentages, and decimals quickly without needing a calculator each time.