8/58 as a percentage is 13.79%. This simple figure tells you how much of a whole the fraction represents when you look at it in terms of one hundred parts.
The fraction 8/58 can be reduced to 4/29, but the value stays the same. Whether you write it as a fraction or a percentage, it still describes the same part of a whole.
Seeing the number as 13.79% makes it easy to compare with other percentages, like a 10% discount or a 15% interest rate. It helps you quickly decide if something is larger or smaller than another value.
In everyday situations, converting fractions to percentages lets you understand parts of a whole in a familiar way, whether you're looking at test scores, budget cuts, or sports statistics.
