What is 2/9 of 67?

How to calculate 2/9 of 67?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 67 × 2 = 134
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 134/9 = 14.888888888889

Since 134/9 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 14 8/9

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 2/9 of 67, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{2}{9}=\frac{x}{67}$ (where x represents 2/9 of 67)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $2\times 67=9x$
2. Which gives: $134=9x$
3. Divide both sides by 9 to isolate x: $\frac{134}{9}=\frac{9x}{9}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{134}{9}=x$

Thus, 2/9 of 67 is equal to 134/9 (or 14.888888888889 in its decimal form).