What is 1/10 of 76?

Often, in mathematics or everyday life, we need to find a fraction of a given number. For instance, how would you quickly calculate 1/10 of 76? We'll show you a straightforward method to achieve that.

How to calculate 1/10 of 76?

  1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 76 × 1 = 76
  2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 76/10 = 7.6
  3. Simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (2):
    • 76/2 = 38
    • 10/2 = 5
  4. Which gives: 38/5

Since 38/5 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 7 3/5

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 1/10 of 76, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: 1 10 = x 76 (where x represents 1/10 of 76)

  1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: 1 × 76 = 10 x
  2. Which gives: 76 = 10 x
  3. Divide both sides by 10 to isolate x: 76 10 = 10 x 10
  4. Which gives the result: 76 10 = x (or 38 5 = x )

Thus, 1/10 of 76 is equal to 38/5 (or 7.6 in its decimal form).