96/98 as a percentage is 97.96%. This number tells you how close the fraction is to a whole.
The fraction 96/98 is only a little less than 1, so its percentage is just under 100 %. When you see a value like 97.96%, you know the original amount is almost complete.
You might use this percentage when checking accuracy, such as how many correct answers out of 98 you got on a test. A score of 97.96% means you missed only two items, which is an excellent result.
