The fraction 5/6 is equal to 83.33% when converted to a percentage. This common fraction represents five parts out of a total of six equal parts. It's a value that's pretty close to being a whole, as it's just one-sixth away from being complete.
In everyday life, you might come across 5/6 or 83.33% in various situations. For example, if you've finished 5 out of 6 tasks on your to-do list, you've completed 83.33% of your work. Or if you're baking and a recipe calls for 5/6 cup of flour, you'd be using most of the cup, leaving just a small portion empty. This fraction and its percentage equivalent are useful for expressing large portions of a whole in both academic and real-world contexts.