Step 1: Start with the fraction 16/38.

Step 2: To convert a fraction into a percentage, divide the numerator by the denominator.

16 ÷ 38 = 0.4211

Step 3: Multiply the result by 100 to get the percentage.

0.4211 × 100 = 42.11%

Final Answer: 16/38 as a percentage is 42.11%.