The fraction 16/99 is equal to 16.16% when expressed as a percentage. This rounded value gives a quick sense of how large the fraction is compared to a whole.
A fraction like 16/99 shows that 16 parts are taken out of 99 equal parts. Because the denominator (99) is close to 100, the percentage is also close to the same number of parts out of 100, which is why the result is around 16 percent.
When you need a simple estimate, you can think of 16/99 as a little more than one‑sixth (which is about 16.67%). The difference is small, so 16.16% works well for most everyday calculations.
In everyday use, writing the percentage makes it easier to compare with other numbers, especially when dealing with discounts, statistics, or test scores. Just remember that 16.16% is the rounded result you get from 16 divided by 99.