The fraction 3⁄87 is 3.45% when expressed as a percentage. This small number shows how tiny a part of a whole 87 can be when you only have 3 of those parts.
Even though 3⁄87 can be reduced to 1⁄29, the percentage stays the same. Thinking of it as a percent makes it easier to compare with other values, like a 5% discount or a 2% tax rate.
In everyday life, percentages like 3.45% are useful for quick estimates—whether you’re looking at interest rates, test scores, or the chance of an event happening. It’s a simple way to see how a small piece relates to the whole.
