16/45 as a percentage is 35.56%. This is the rounded value you get when you change the fraction into a percent form. It tells you how many parts out of a hundred the fraction represents.
The fraction 16/45 is a proper fraction, meaning the numerator is smaller than the denominator. It can be used to compare parts of a whole when the whole is divided into 45 equal pieces.
When you think of 35.56%, picture a pizza cut into 100 slices and you have about 36 of those slices. It’s a quick way to understand the size of the part without counting 45 pieces.
In everyday situations, you might see this percentage on a report card, a discount tag, or a test score. Knowing the percent helps you see the size of the part at a glance.
