16/54 as a percentage is 29.63%. This number tells you how much of a whole 16 parts out of 54 represent when you think of the whole as 100 %.
The fraction 16/54 can be simplified to 8/27, which is still an exact way to show the same part of a whole. Writing it as a percentage makes it easier to compare with everyday numbers like sales discounts or test scores.
In everyday language, 29.63% means just under one‑third of something. If you had 54 items and took 16 of them, you’d have taken a little less than a third of the total.
Remember that percentages are just another way to express fractions, so you can switch between them depending on what makes the most sense for the situation.
