What is 1/6 of 35?

Often, in mathematics or everyday life, we need to find a fraction of a given number. For instance, how would you quickly calculate 1/6 of 35? We'll show you a straightforward method to achieve that.

How to calculate 1/6 of 35?

  1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 35 × 1 = 35
  2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 35/6 = 5.8333333333333

Since 35/6 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 5 5/6

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 1/6 of 35, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: 1 6 = x 35 (where x represents 1/6 of 35)

  1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: 1 × 35 = 6 x
  2. Which gives: 35 = 6 x
  3. Divide both sides by 6 to isolate x: 35 6 = 6 x 6
  4. Which gives the result: 35 6 = x

Thus, 1/6 of 35 is equal to 35/6 (or 5.8333333333333 in its decimal form).