5/55 as a percentage is 9.09%. This is the simple way to see how the fraction relates to a whole when expressed in percent form.
The fraction 5/55 can also be reduced to 1/11, which shows the same relationship in a smaller form. Whether you write it as 5/55 or 1/11, the percent stays the same.
In everyday terms, 9.09% means that out of every 100 parts, about nine parts are covered by the fraction. It’s a handy way to compare the size of the fraction to whole numbers.
Remember, using percentages makes it easier to communicate the size of a fraction in many real‑world situations, like calculating discounts, interest rates, or test scores.
