What is 10/6 of 47?

How to calculate 10/6 of 47?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 47 × 10 = 470
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 470/6 = 78.333333333333
3. Simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (2):
   • 470/2 = 235
   • 6/2 = 3
4. Which gives: 235/3

Since 235/3 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 78 1/3

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 10/6 of 47, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{10}{6}=\frac{x}{47}$ (where x represents 10/6 of 47)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $10\times 47=6x$
2. Which gives: $470=6x$
3. Divide both sides by 6 to isolate x: $\frac{470}{6}=\frac{6x}{6}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{470}{6}=x$ (or $\frac{235}{3}=x$)

Thus, 10/6 of 47 is equal to 235/3 (or 78.333333333333 in its decimal form).