The fraction 16⁄36 is equal to 44.44% when expressed as a percentage. This rounded value shows how much of a whole the fraction represents in everyday terms.
If you simplify 16⁄36, you get 4⁄9. Even though it’s a small fraction, it still takes up nearly half of a whole, which the percentage clearly reflects.
Knowing both forms—fraction and percentage—helps you compare sizes quickly, whether you’re looking at data, recipes, or simple everyday situations.