5/8 as a percentage is 62.50%. This number tells you how much of a whole the fraction represents when you look at it on a scale of 100. It’s a quick way to understand the size of the fraction in everyday terms.
When you see 62.50% on a chart or a label, you know that the part being measured is a little more than half of the total. It’s useful in situations like figuring out discounts, test scores, or how much of a recipe you need.
Remember, the percent form is just another way to talk about the same value that 5/8 gives you. Whether you use fractions or percentages, the meaning stays the same—you’re describing the same portion of a whole.
