1/60 as a percentage is 1.67%. This tiny slice shows just how small a part of a whole it is when you look at it in everyday terms.
The fraction 1/60 can be found in many real‑world examples, like the number of seconds in a minute that a short event lasts, or the portion of a pizza when one slice is taken from a 60‑slice cake.
Seeing the same value as 1.67% helps you compare it quickly with other percentages, such as discount rates or test scores, without needing to think in fractions.
Remember, whether you write it as 1/60 or 1.67%, the size of the part stays the same—it’s just a different way to show the same idea.
