The problem asks us to compare the fraction $\frac{21}{48}$ with the percentage 58%. We need to determine whether $\frac{21}{48}$ is greater than, less than, or equal to 58%.

1. Problem Description

The problem asks us to compare the fraction $\frac{21}{48}$ with the percentage 58%. We need to determine whether $\frac{21}{48}$ is greater than, less than, or equal to 58%.

2. Solution Steps

First, we need to convert the fraction $\frac{21}{48}$ to a decimal.

$\frac{21}{48} = \frac{7}{16}$

To convert this fraction to a decimal, we divide 7 by 16:

$7 \div 16 = 0.4375$

Now, we convert the decimal to a percentage by multiplying by 100:

$0.4375 \times 100 = 43.75\%$

Now we can compare the two percentages: $43.75\%$ and $58\%$.

Since $43.75 < 58$, we have $\frac{21}{48} < 58\%$.

3. Final Answer

The correct sign is "<".