55/96 as a percentage is 57.29%. This number tells you how much of a whole the fraction represents when you look at it in terms of hundredths.
The fraction 55/96 can be thought of as 55 parts out of 96 equal parts. It’s a little more than one half, which is why its percentage is just over 50%.
When you see 57.29% on a chart or a report, you know it’s the same amount as 55/96. It’s a handy way to compare different values that are all based on a total of 100.
Understanding both forms—fraction and percentage—helps you work with numbers in school, in budgeting, or when reading statistics.
