3/5 = 60%
The fraction 3/5, or 60%, can show up in everyday situations such as getting 3 out of 5 questions correct or having 3 of 5 seats filled. It can also describe a little more than half of a group, like 3 of every 5 people choosing the same option.
To picture 3/5 quickly, imagine a strip divided into five equal parts with three shaded. Since it is one part more than half, you can estimate it as a bit over 50%.
A common mistake is thinking 3/5 is less than half because the numerator, 3, is smaller than the denominator, 5. The denominator tells you the whole is split into five parts, so the three selected parts cover most of the halfway point.
