What is 2/6 of 73?

How to calculate 2/6 of 73?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 73 × 2 = 146
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 146/6 = 24.333333333333
3. Simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (2):
   • 146/2 = 73
   • 6/2 = 3
4. Which gives: 73/3

Since 73/3 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 24 1/3

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 2/6 of 73, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{2}{6}=\frac{x}{73}$ (where x represents 2/6 of 73)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $2\times 73=6x$
2. Which gives: $146=6x$
3. Divide both sides by 6 to isolate x: $\frac{146}{6}=\frac{6x}{6}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{146}{6}=x$ (or $\frac{73}{3}=x$)

Thus, 2/6 of 73 is equal to 73/3 (or 24.333333333333 in its decimal form).