The fraction 16⁄74 is equal to 21.62% when written as a percentage. This rounded figure gives a quick sense of how large the part is compared to the whole.
In simple terms, 16 out of every 74 equal pieces represents a little more than one‑fifth of the total. The fraction cannot be reduced further, so it stays as 16/74 in its simplest form.
Seeing the percentage makes it easier to compare with other numbers. For example, if a class has 74 students and 16 of them finish a task, we can say about 21.62% of the class completed it.
Remember that the 21.62% value is rounded to two decimal places, so it’s a close approximation rather than an exact figure.
