3/55 as a percentage is 5.45%. This tiny fraction shows how a small part of a whole can be expressed in everyday terms. When you see 5.45% on a label or a chart, you’re really looking at the same size as three pieces out of fifty‑five.
The fraction 3/55 can be thought of as three items out of a group of fifty‑five. In real life, that might be three red marbles in a bag of fifty‑five marbles, or three wins out of fifty‑five games. It’s a simple way to compare parts to a whole.
Because the percentage is low, it tells you the portion is quite small. If you round it to one decimal place, it becomes 5.5%, but the more precise 5.45% gives a clearer picture of the exact share.
Remember, whenever you need to switch between fractions and percentages, the value stays the same—you’re just using a different language to describe the same amount.