What is 1/7 of 36?

How to calculate 1/7 of 36?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 36 × 1 = 36
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 36/7 = 5.1428571428571

Since 36/7 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 5 1/7

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 1/7 of 36, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{1}{7}=\frac{x}{36}$ (where x represents 1/7 of 36)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $1\times 36=7x$
2. Which gives: $36=7x$
3. Divide both sides by 7 to isolate x: $\frac{36}{7}=\frac{7x}{7}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{36}{7}=x$

Thus, 1/7 of 36 is equal to 36/7 (or 5.1428571428571 in its decimal form).