5/80 as a percentage is 6.25%. This value tells you how much of a whole the fraction represents when you look at it in terms of hundredths.
The fraction 5/80 can be reduced to 1/16, which is a small part of any total. In everyday language, saying something is 6.25% of a group means it’s a little more than six out of every hundred items.
Understanding percentages like this helps when you compare sizes, calculate discounts, or look at data in charts. It gives a quick, clear picture of how big or small a piece is compared to the whole.
