1/38 as a percentage is 2.63%. This tiny slice of a whole shows how a small part can be expressed in everyday language.
When you see 2.63%, think of it as just a little more than 2 out of every 100 pieces. It’s useful for quick estimates, like figuring out a tiny discount or a minor share of a budget.
In school, you might compare 1/38 to other simple fractions: 1/4 is 25%, 1/10 is 10%, and 1/38 is only about 2.63%. That helps you see how fractions shrink as the denominator gets larger.