The fraction 45/52 is equal to 86.54% when converted to a percentage. This percentage represents how much of the whole (52) is taken up by the part (45). It's a way to express the fraction as parts per hundred, making it easier to understand and compare to other values.
In practical terms, if you had 52 items and took away 45 of them, you'd be left with only 7 items. This means you've used up most of the original amount - more than three-quarters but not quite 90%. The percentage 86.54% gives a precise measure of this proportion, showing that it's closer to 90% than to 80%. This kind of representation is useful in many real-world situations, from academic grading to financial calculations.