16/74 = ≈21.62%
Rounded to 2 decimal places.
A fraction like 16/74 could describe everyday data, such as 16 out of 74 students choosing the same lunch option or 16 of 74 survey responses supporting an idea. That amount is about 21.62%, so it represents a little more than one-fifth of the whole group.
To picture 16/74 quickly, imagine dividing 74 objects into five roughly equal groups. One-fifth would be close to 15 out of 74, so 16 out of 74 is just above one-fifth, or a bit more than 20%.
A common mistake is treating 16/74 as if it were 16% because the numerator is 16. The denominator matters because it tells you the total number of items, and changing that total changes the size of the fraction.
