What is 2/9 of 13?

How to calculate 2/9 of 13?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 13 × 2 = 26
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 26/9 = 2.8888888888889

Since 26/9 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 2 8/9

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 2/9 of 13, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{2}{9}=\frac{x}{13}$ (where x represents 2/9 of 13)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $2\times 13=9x$
2. Which gives: $26=9x$
3. Divide both sides by 9 to isolate x: $\frac{26}{9}=\frac{9x}{9}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{26}{9}=x$

Thus, 2/9 of 13 is equal to 26/9 (or 2.8888888888889 in its decimal form).