The fraction 16/38 is equal to 42.11% when expressed as a percentage. This rounded value gives a quick sense of how large the fraction is compared to a whole.
If you simplify 16/38, you get 8/19, which is still the same size as the original fraction. In decimal form it is about 0.421, which matches the percentage when you multiply by 100.
Knowing the percentage helps in everyday situations, like comparing parts of a group or calculating discounts. A value of 42.11% means that a little less than half of the total is represented by the fraction.
