What is 1/6 of 3?

How to calculate 1/6 of 3?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 3 × 1 = 3
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 3/6 = 0.5
3. Simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (3):
   • 3/3 = 1
   • 6/3 = 2
4. Which gives: 1/2

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 1/6 of 3, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{1}{6}=\frac{x}{3}$ (where x represents 1/6 of 3)

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

Thus, 1/6 of 3 is equal to 1/2 (or 0.5 in its decimal form).