When you turn the fraction 5/42 into a percentage, you get 11.90%. This value is the same amount expressed in a way that’s easy to compare with other percentages, like discounts or grades.
The fraction 5/42 shows that five parts are taken out of a total of forty‑two equal parts. It’s a small portion, and the percentage tells you that it’s just under one‑tenth of the whole.
Knowing that 5/42 equals 11.90% can help when you need to estimate portions in recipes, split a bill, or understand a score that’s given as a fraction. It’s a quick way to see how big—or small—a piece really is.
