What is 1/6 of 6?

How to calculate 1/6 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: 6/6 = 1
3. Simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (6):
   • 6/6 = 1
   • 6/6 = 1
4. Which gives: 1/1

How does it work?

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

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

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

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