What is 2/1 of 87?

How to calculate 2/1 of 87?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 87 × 2 = 174
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 174/1 = 174

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 2/1 of 87, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{2}{1}=\frac{x}{87}$ (where x represents 2/1 of 87)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $2\times 87=1x$
2. Which gives: $174=1x$
3. Divide both sides by 1 to isolate x: $\frac{174}{1}=\frac{1x}{1}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{174}{1}=x$

Thus, 2/1 of 87 is equal to 174/1 (or 174 in its decimal form).