What is 1/10 of 86?

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 86? We'll show you a straightforward method to achieve that.

How to calculate 1/10 of 86?

  1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 86 × 1 = 86
  2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 86/10 = 8.6
  3. Simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (2):
    • 86/2 = 43
    • 10/2 = 5
  4. Which gives: 43/5

Since 43/5 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 8 3/5

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 1/10 of 86, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: 1 10 = x 86 (where x represents 1/10 of 86)

  1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: 1 × 86 = 10 x
  2. Which gives: 86 = 10 x
  3. Divide both sides by 10 to isolate x: 86 10 = 10 x 10
  4. Which gives the result: 86 10 = x (or 43 5 = x )

Thus, 1/10 of 86 is equal to 43/5 (or 8.6 in its decimal form).