What is 2/7 of 86?

How to calculate 2/7 of 86?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 86 × 2 = 172
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 172/7 = 24.571428571429

Since 172/7 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 24 4/7

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 2/7 of 86, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{2}{7}=\frac{x}{86}$ (where x represents 2/7 of 86)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $2\times 86=7x$
2. Which gives: $172=7x$
3. Divide both sides by 7 to isolate x: $\frac{172}{7}=\frac{7x}{7}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{172}{7}=x$

Thus, 2/7 of 86 is equal to 172/7 (or 24.571428571429 in its decimal form).