1/62 as a percentage is 1.61%. This small number shows up when you need a quick estimate for a part of a whole, especially in surveys or tiny sample sizes.
The fraction 1/62 means one piece out of sixty‑two equal parts. It’s useful when you’re dealing with rare events, like the chance of picking a specific card from a large deck.
When you see 1.61% on a chart, you know it represents that same tiny slice. It helps people understand the proportion without having to work with the fraction directly.
In everyday language, saying “about one and a half percent” is easier to grasp than “one over sixty‑two,” but both give the same idea about how small the part is.
