What is 2/9 of 94?

How to calculate 2/9 of 94?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 94 × 2 = 188
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 188/9 = 20.888888888889

Since 188/9 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 20 8/9

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 2/9 of 94, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{2}{9}=\frac{x}{94}$ (where x represents 2/9 of 94)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $2\times 94=9x$
2. Which gives: $188=9x$
3. Divide both sides by 9 to isolate x: $\frac{188}{9}=\frac{9x}{9}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{188}{9}=x$

Thus, 2/9 of 94 is equal to 188/9 (or 20.888888888889 in its decimal form).