We often need to compare fractions to percentages. For 16/74, the percentage is 21.62%. This tells you how much of a whole the fraction represents in everyday terms.
The fraction 16/74 is a little less than one‑quarter, so it makes sense that its percentage is a bit above 20 %. When you see 21.62% on a chart or a report, you can quickly picture it as roughly one‑fifth of the total.
Knowing the percentage helps in real‑world situations, like budgeting or interpreting test scores. Instead of dealing with the awkward “16 out of 74,” you can think in terms of 21.62%, which is easier to compare with other percentages you might encounter.
