1/80 as a percentage is 1.25%. This tiny slice shows how a small fraction can still be expressed in a way that’s easy to compare with other numbers.
The fraction 1/80 means one part out of eighty equal parts. You’ll see it in situations like measuring ingredients for a recipe or dividing a class into small groups.
When we look at the percentage, 1.25% tells us that the fraction is just a little over one percent of a whole. Percentages are handy because most people think in terms of “out of 100,” so the size of 1/80 becomes instantly clear.
Understanding both forms—fraction and percentage—helps you move between precise parts and everyday language without missing the point.
