The fraction 5/18 is equal to 27.78% when converted to a percentage. This means that 5/18 represents about 28% of a whole, or just over one-quarter. It's a bit larger than 1/4 (25%) but smaller than 1/3 (33.33%).
In everyday situations, you might encounter 5/18 or 27.78% in various contexts. For example, if 5 out of 18 people in a group prefer chocolate ice cream, that's 5/18 or 27.78% of the group. Similarly, if you complete 5 out of 18 tasks on your to-do list, you've finished 27.78% of your work. This fraction and percentage can be useful for understanding parts of a whole in many real-world scenarios.