What is 16/89 as a percentage? It is 17.98% (rounded to two decimal places). This tells you that 16 parts out of a total of 89 are just under one‑fifth of the whole.
The fraction 16/89 is a small part of a whole, a little less than 1/5 (which would be 20%). Seeing it as 17.98% makes it easier to compare with other percentages you might encounter, like test scores or discounts.
Knowing the percentage form is useful in everyday situations. Whether you’re looking at a grade, a sale, or a statistic, converting a fraction to a percent lets you understand the size of the part in a familiar way.
