The fraction 7/56 converts to a percentage of 12.50%. This simple ratio shows that for every 56 parts, only 7 parts are considered, which is a small slice of the whole. Knowing the percentage helps you quickly see how big that slice is in everyday terms.
When you simplify 7/56, it reduces to 1/8, which is a familiar fraction. One eighth of any quantity is always the same as twelve and a half percent of that quantity, so the fraction and the percentage describe the same proportion.
You might see this percentage when working with discounts, test scores, or any situation where a small portion of a larger set matters. Remember, 12.50% is just another way of saying “one out of eight.”
