What is 1/2 of 6?

How to calculate 1/2 of 6?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 6 × 1 = 6
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 6/2 = 3
3. Simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (2):
   • 6/2 = 3
   • 2/2 = 1
4. Which gives: 3/1

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 1/2 of 6, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{1}{2}=\frac{x}{6}$ (where x represents 1/2 of 6)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $1\times 6=2x$
2. Which gives: $6=2x$
3. Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x: $\frac{6}{2}=\frac{2x}{2}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{6}{2}=x$ (or $\frac{3}{1}=x$)

Thus, 1/2 of 6 is equal to 3/1 (or 3 in its decimal form).