16/20 as a percentage is 80.00%. This means the fraction represents four‑fifths of a whole, and when we talk about it in everyday terms it’s simply eighty percent of something.
The fraction 16/20 can be reduced by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 4, giving 4/5. Whether you write it as 4/5, 16/20, or 80.00%, the value stays the same—it just shows up in a different form.
Seeing the percentage is handy in real life. For example, if you scored 16 points out of a possible 20 on a quiz, you earned 80.00% of the total points, which is often considered a solid grade. This quick link between fractions and percentages makes it easy to compare results and understand proportions.
