16/21 as a percentage is 76.19%. This number tells you how much of a whole 16 parts out of 21 represent when you look at it in terms of 100.
The fraction 16/21 is a little more than three‑quarters, because three‑quarters would be 0.75 or 75 %. When you compare 16 out of 21, you see it’s just a bit higher, landing at the 76.19 % mark.
Knowing the percentage helps when you need to compare this portion to other amounts that are already expressed out of 100, like grades, discounts, or statistics. It’s a quick way to see that 16/21 is a solid majority, just over three‑quarters of the whole.
