56/96 as a percentage is 58.33%. This is the rounded value you get when you turn the fraction into a percent. The number shows that 56 out of every 96 parts is a little more than half.
The fraction 56/96 can be simplified to 7/12, which is easier to work with in everyday situations. Whether you write it as a fraction, a decimal (0.5833), or a percent, the size of the part stays the same.
When you see 58.33% on a chart or a report, you know it represents the same portion as 56 out of 96. It’s a handy way to compare parts of a whole without dealing with messy fractions.