5/48 as a percentage is 10.42%. This number tells you how much of a whole the fraction represents when you look at it in terms of hundredths. You’ll often see it written this way on reports, charts, or when comparing parts of a group.
The fraction 5/48 is a small part of a whole, just a little over one‑tenth. It can be useful when you need to split something into 48 equal pieces and only five of those pieces are taken. Thinking of it as a percentage makes it easier to understand at a glance.
Because the exact percentage repeats indefinitely, we round it to two decimal places, giving 10.42%. This rounded value is precise enough for most everyday uses, like budgeting, grading, or simple data analysis.
