5/42 as a percentage is 11.90%. This number shows how much of a whole 5 parts out of 42 represent when we look at it on a 100‑point scale. It’s a handy way to compare the fraction with everyday percentages.
The fraction 5/42 is a small part of a whole, just a little over one‑tenth. In everyday situations, you might see this kind of proportion when splitting something into many pieces, like sharing a pizza cut into 42 slices and taking 5 of them.
Because we round to two decimal places, the percentage becomes 11.90% instead of a longer, messier number. This rounding makes it easier to read and use in reports, charts, or quick calculations.
