What is 3/1 of 26?

Often, in mathematics or everyday life, we need to find a fraction of a given number. For instance, how would you quickly calculate 3/1 of 26? We'll show you a straightforward method to achieve that.

How to calculate 3/1 of 26?

  1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 26 × 3 = 78
  2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 78/1 = 78

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 3/1 of 26, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: 3 1 = x 26 (where x represents 3/1 of 26)

  1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: 3 × 26 = 1 x
  2. Which gives: 78 = 1 x
  3. Divide both sides by 1 to isolate x: 78 1 = 1 x 1
  4. Which gives the result: 78 1 = x

Thus, 3/1 of 26 is equal to 78/1 (or 78 in its decimal form).