What is 2/4 of 33?

How to calculate 2/4 of 33?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 33 × 2 = 66
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 66/4 = 16.5
3. Simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (2):
   • 66/2 = 33
   • 4/2 = 2
4. Which gives: 33/2

Since 33/2 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 16 1/2

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 2/4 of 33, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{2}{4}=\frac{x}{33}$ (where x represents 2/4 of 33)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $2\times 33=4x$
2. Which gives: $66=4x$
3. Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x: $\frac{66}{4}=\frac{4x}{4}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{66}{4}=x$ (or $\frac{33}{2}=x$)

Thus, 2/4 of 33 is equal to 33/2 (or 16.5 in its decimal form).