What is 1/7 of 41?

How to calculate 1/7 of 41?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 41 × 1 = 41
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 41/7 = 5.8571428571429

Since 41/7 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 5 6/7

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 1/7 of 41, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{1}{7}=\frac{x}{41}$ (where x represents 1/7 of 41)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $1\times 41=7x$
2. Which gives: $41=7x$
3. Divide both sides by 7 to isolate x: $\frac{41}{7}=\frac{7x}{7}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{41}{7}=x$

Thus, 1/7 of 41 is equal to 41/7 (or 5.8571428571429 in its decimal form).