1/87 is about 1.15% when expressed as a percentage. This tiny fraction shows up in situations where you have one part out of eighty‑seven equal parts, like a small slice of a pie chart.
Because the number is so small, it’s useful to think of it in everyday terms. If you had a bag of 87 marbles and took one out, you’d be holding roughly one percent of the total. It’s a handy way to visualize how little of a whole something can be.
In math classes, you’ll see this kind of conversion often. Remember the value: 1.15%. It’s a quick reference whenever you need to compare a single part to a larger set of eighty‑seven.