What is 16/75 as a percent?

To convert a fraction to a percent, divide the numerator by the denominator to get a decimal, then multiply the result by 100. This gives the equivalent percentage of the fraction.

Convert the Fraction 16/75 into Percent.

16/75 as a percent is 21.33%.

Method 1: Convert Fraction to Percent Directly

Step 1: Divide the numerator (16) by the denominator (75).

16 ÷ 75 ≈ 0.2133

Step 2: Multiply the result by 100 to convert to a percentage.

0.2133 × 100 ≈ 21.33%

So, 16/75 as a percent is approximately 21.33%.

Method 2: Convert Fraction to Decimal and Percent

Step 1: First, convert the fraction to a decimal by dividing the numerator by the denominator.

16 ÷ 75 ≈ 0.2133

Step 2: Move the decimal point two places to the right to get the percentage.

0.2133 becomes 21.33.

Step 3: Add a percent sign (%) to the result.

The final result is approximately 21.33%.

Method 3: Use Proportions to Find Percent

Step 1: Set up a proportion where 16/75 is equal to x/100.

16/75 = x/100

Step 2: Cross-multiply to solve for x.

16 × 100 = 75 × x

1600 = 75x

Step 3: Divide both sides by 75 to solve for x.

x = 1600 ÷ 75 ≈ 21.33