5/78 as a percentage is 6.41%. This tiny slice of a whole shows how a small fraction can be expressed in a way that’s easy to compare with other numbers.
When you see 6.41%, think of it as about 6 out of every 100 parts. It’s a useful way to talk about the fraction in everyday situations, like a short discount or a tiny portion of a class.
Remember that the percentage tells you the same thing as the fraction, just in a different format. Whether you use 5/78 or 6.41%, you’re describing the same proportion.
