What is 1/6 of 5?

How to calculate 1/6 of 5?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 5 × 1 = 5
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 5/6 = 0.83333333333333

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 1/6 of 5, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{1}{6}=\frac{x}{5}$ (where x represents 1/6 of 5)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $1\times 5=6x$
2. Which gives: $5=6x$
3. Divide both sides by 6 to isolate x: $\frac{5}{6}=\frac{6x}{6}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{5}{6}=x$

Thus, 1/6 of 5 is equal to 5/6 (or 0.83333333333333 in its decimal form).