8/55 as a percentage is 14.55%. This value tells you how much of a whole 8 parts out of 55 represent when expressed in a familiar percent form.
The fraction 8/55 is a simple way to show a part of a set when the total number of pieces is 55. It often appears in problems involving groups, such as dividing a class of 55 students where 8 of them have a certain characteristic.
When we write the result as 14.55%, we are using a rounded figure that’s easy to read and compare with other percentages. This rounded percent is useful in everyday calculations, like estimating a share of a budget or a portion of a recipe.