What is 2/2 of 85?

How to calculate 2/2 of 85?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 85 × 2 = 170
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 170/2 = 85
3. Simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (2):
   • 170/2 = 85
   • 2/2 = 1
4. Which gives: 85/1

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 2/2 of 85, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{2}{2}=\frac{x}{85}$ (where x represents 2/2 of 85)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $2\times 85=2x$
2. Which gives: $170=2x$
3. Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x: $\frac{170}{2}=\frac{2x}{2}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{170}{2}=x$ (or $\frac{85}{1}=x$)

Thus, 2/2 of 85 is equal to 85/1 (or 85 in its decimal form).