3/58 as a percentage is 5.17%. This tiny slice of a whole shows up when you divide a small number by a much larger one.
The fraction 3/58 is a proper fraction, meaning the top number is smaller than the bottom. It can be useful for describing parts of a group, like 3 out of 58 students who prefer a certain sport.
When you turn that fraction into a percentage, you get a quick way to compare it with other numbers. Saying “5.17%” sounds more familiar in many reports and surveys.
Remember, percentages are just another way to talk about fractions, so you can switch between them whenever it makes the information clearer.
