1/42 as a percentage is 2.38%. This tiny fraction shows up in many real‑world contexts, like when you split something into 42 equal parts and take just one piece. It’s a handy number to remember for quick estimates.
When you think of 1/42, imagine a pizza cut into 42 slices—your single slice would be just a sliver, about 2.38% of the whole. That tiny share is useful for budgeting small portions or calculating tiny odds.
In math class, you’ll see 1/42 written as a decimal (0.0238) and as a percent (2.38%). Both forms tell the same story: the fraction represents a very small part of a larger whole.
