The fraction 5/30 is equal to 16.67% when converted to a percentage. This percentage is rounded to the nearest two decimal places for simplicity. Fractions and percentages are different ways of expressing the same value, with percentages often being easier to understand at a glance.
In everyday life, you might encounter 5/30 or 16.67% in various situations. For example, if 5 out of 30 students in a class wear glasses, that would represent this fraction. Similarly, if a store offers a 16.67% discount on an item, it's the same as reducing the price by 5/30 of its original value. Understanding these equivalences can be helpful in math, finance, and other practical applications.
