48/79 as a percentage is 60.76%. This value shows how much of a whole the fraction represents when we look at it in terms of hundredths. It is a handy way to compare the fraction with other numbers that are already in percent form.
The fraction 48/79 is a little more than half, which is why its percentage is just over 60%. When you see 60.76% on a chart or a report, you can think of it as the same amount as 48 parts out of 79 total parts.
In everyday situations, using the percentage makes it easier to understand the size of the part. Whether you are looking at test scores, survey results, or any data that uses percentages, 60.76% tells you the same story as 48/79, just in a more familiar format.
