What is 2/9 of 71?

How to calculate 2/9 of 71?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 71 × 2 = 142
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 142/9 = 15.777777777778

Since 142/9 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 15 7/9

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 2/9 of 71, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{2}{9}=\frac{x}{71}$ (where x represents 2/9 of 71)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $2\times 71=9x$
2. Which gives: $142=9x$
3. Divide both sides by 9 to isolate x: $\frac{142}{9}=\frac{9x}{9}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{142}{9}=x$

Thus, 2/9 of 71 is equal to 142/9 (or 15.777777777778 in its decimal form).