The fraction "3/5" represents a part of a whole. It consists of two numbers: the numerator (3) and the denominator (5). The numerator indicates how many parts we have, while the denominator shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into. In this case, the whole is divided into 5 equal parts, and we have 3 of those parts. In practical terms, if you imagine a pizza cut into 5 equal slices, "3/5" means you have 3 slices of that pizza. This fraction can also be expressed as a decimal (0.6) or a percentage (60%), making it versatile for various applications in mathematics and everyday life.