The fraction 26/80 is equal to 32.50% when converted to a percentage and rounded to the nearest two decimal places. This percentage represents the proportion of 26 parts out of a total of 80 parts. It's a way to express the fraction as a portion of 100, making it easier to understand and compare with other values.
In everyday situations, you might encounter this fraction or percentage in various contexts. For example, if 26 out of 80 students in a class passed a test, you could say that 32.50% of the class succeeded. Similarly, if 26 out of 80 items in a store were on sale, you could describe it as 32.50% of the inventory being discounted. This representation helps in quickly grasping the relative size or significance of a part compared to the whole.