20.51% is the percentage equivalent of the fraction 16/78. This number comes from turning the fraction into a part of a whole, expressed as a percent.
The fraction 16/78 can be reduced to its simplest form, 8/39, which still represents the same amount of a whole. Whether you look at 16/78 or 8/39, the size of the portion stays the same.
In everyday life, you might see this percentage when comparing scores, measuring ingredients, or analyzing data. It tells you that the part is just over one‑fifth of the total.
Remember, whenever you need to talk about 16/78 in percent form, you can simply say 20.51%. This makes it easy to compare with other percentages you might encounter.