What is 3/6 of 65?

How to calculate 3/6 of 65?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 65 × 3 = 195
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 195/6 = 32.5
3. Simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (3):
   • 195/3 = 65
   • 6/3 = 2
4. Which gives: 65/2

Since 65/2 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 32 1/2

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 3/6 of 65, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{3}{6}=\frac{x}{65}$ (where x represents 3/6 of 65)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $3\times 65=6x$
2. Which gives: $195=6x$
3. Divide both sides by 6 to isolate x: $\frac{195}{6}=\frac{6x}{6}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{195}{6}=x$ (or $\frac{65}{2}=x$)

Thus, 3/6 of 65 is equal to 65/2 (or 32.5 in its decimal form).