The fraction 16/56 expressed as a percentage is 28.57%. This rounded figure tells you how much of a whole the fraction represents when you think in terms of 100 parts.
If you reduce the fraction, 16 divided by 56 simplifies to 2/7. Both forms are useful: the simple fraction shows the exact ratio, while the percentage gives a quick sense of size in everyday terms.
Understanding the percentage helps in real‑world situations, like comparing parts of a budget or measuring portions in a recipe. Remember, 28.57% means that out of every 100 equal parts, about 29 of them belong to the original fraction.
