44/89 as a percentage is 49.44%. This rounded value gives a quick sense of how large the fraction is compared to a whole.
The fraction 44/89 shows that 44 parts are taken out of a total of 89 equal parts. It is a proper fraction, meaning the numerator is smaller than the denominator, so the value is less than one.
When you need to compare this fraction to other numbers, turning it into a percentage like 49.44% makes it easy to understand at a glance. Percentages are especially handy in reports, grades, and everyday calculations.