55/99 as a percentage is 55.56%. This rounded figure tells you that the fraction is just over half of a whole.
The fraction 55/99 can be reduced to 5/9, which is a common way to see the same value in a simpler form. Whether you write it as 55/99, 5/9, or 55.56%, the meaning stays the same: a little more than fifty‑five percent of the total.
Knowing the percentage makes it easy to compare numbers in everyday situations—like test scores, discount offers, or survey results. When you see 55.56%, you instantly understand that a little more than half of the group or amount is being referred to.