What is 2/3 of 1?

How to calculate 2/3 of 1?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 1 × 2 = 2
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 2/3 = 0.66666666666667

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 2/3 of 1, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{2}{3}=\frac{x}{1}$ (where x represents 2/3 of 1)

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

Thus, 2/3 of 1 is equal to 2/3 (or 0.66666666666667 in its decimal form).