12/16 as a percentage is 75.00%. This tells you that the fraction represents three‑quarters of a whole.
The fraction 12/16 can be reduced by dividing both numbers by 4, giving the simpler form 3/4. Seeing it as 3 parts out of 4 makes it easy to understand how large the piece is compared to the whole.
When you think of 75 % in everyday terms, it means three out of every four equal parts. For example, if you have a pizza cut into four slices and you eat three, you have eaten 75 % of the pizza.
In many situations, using the percentage makes it quicker to compare sizes. Whether you're looking at test scores, discounts, or data charts, 75.00% is a clear way to show that something is three‑quarters complete.
