2/42 as a percentage is 4.76%. This tiny slice of a whole shows just how small a part it is when you look at it in everyday terms.
The fraction 2/42 can be simplified to 1/21, which still represents the same proportion. Even after simplifying, the value stays the same, and it still equals 4.76% of the total.
When you see a number like 4.76%, it means that out of every 100 parts, about five of them belong to the fraction. It’s a handy way to compare small parts of a whole quickly.
Remember, whether you write it as 2/42, 1/21, or 4.76%, the amount doesn’t change—it’s just different ways to show the same piece of the picture.
