49/96 as a percentage is 51.04%. This number tells you how much of a whole the fraction represents when you think in terms of 100 parts.
The fraction 49/96 is a bit more than one‑half, because 48/96 would be exactly one‑half. It is a proper fraction, meaning the numerator (49) is smaller than the denominator (96).
When you see 51.04% on a chart or a report, you can picture it as a little more than half of the total. It’s a handy way to compare parts of different whole numbers without having to keep the fractions in mind.
In everyday situations, you might use this percentage to describe things like the portion of a class that passed a test, the slice of a pizza that was eaten, or the share of a budget that went to a specific item. It makes the information clear and easy to understand.