2/20 = 10%
A value like 2/20, or 10%, can show up in everyday life as a store discount, a tip, or a small portion of a group. For example, if 2 out of 20 students ride the bus, that share is 2/20.
To picture it quickly, imagine 20 equal pieces and shade 2 of them. That’s about one-tenth of the whole, so it’s a small but noticeable part.
A common point of confusion is thinking that 2/20 is bigger than 1/10 because both numbers in 2/20 are larger. They name the same share, so the size of the numbers alone doesn’t tell you which fraction is greater.
