What is 2/2 of 19?

How to calculate 2/2 of 19?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 19 × 2 = 38
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 38/2 = 19
3. Simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (2):
   • 38/2 = 19
   • 2/2 = 1
4. Which gives: 19/1

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 2/2 of 19, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{2}{2}=\frac{x}{19}$ (where x represents 2/2 of 19)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $2\times 19=2x$
2. Which gives: $38=2x$
3. Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x: $\frac{38}{2}=\frac{2x}{2}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{38}{2}=x$ (or $\frac{19}{1}=x$)

Thus, 2/2 of 19 is equal to 19/1 (or 19 in its decimal form).