48/77 as a percentage is 62.34%. This number tells you how much of a whole the fraction represents when you look at it in terms of hundredths. It’s a quick way to compare the fraction with other values that are already in percent form.
The fraction 48/77 can be simplified only by recognizing that 48 and 77 share no common factors other than 1, so it stays as it is. When you see it written like this, you know it’s a little more than half, because 48 is just a bit more than half of 77.
Using the percentage form makes it easier to understand how large the part is in everyday situations—like figuring out a discount, a test score, or a portion of a recipe. 62.34% gives a clear, rounded picture that most people can read at a glance.
