1/24 as a percentage is 4.17%. This tiny slice shows how a small part of a whole can be expressed in everyday language. When you see a number like 4.17%, you know it represents a fraction of a larger set.
The fraction 1/24 means one piece out of twenty‑four equal pieces. It’s like cutting a pizza into 24 slices and taking just one. Because it’s such a small piece, the percentage looks low, but it still tells you exactly how much of the whole you have.
In many real‑world situations—such as interest rates, discounts, or statistical data—people prefer percentages because they are easy to compare. Rounding to two decimal places gives 4.17%, which is precise enough for most everyday uses without getting too complicated.
