5/42 as a percentage is 11.90%. This value tells you how much of a whole the fraction represents when you think in terms of hundredths.
The fraction 5/42 is a small part of a whole, and converting it to a percentage makes it easier to compare with other percentages you might see in everyday life, like discounts or test scores.
When you see 11.90%, you know that for every 100 units, about 12 of them would correspond to the original 5 out of 42 parts. It’s a quick way to understand the size of the fraction.
Remember, percentages are just another way to show fractions, and 11.90% is the rounded form you’ll most often use in reports or calculations.
