What is 3/6 of 67?

Often, in mathematics or everyday life, we need to find a fraction of a given number. For instance, how would you quickly calculate 3/6 of 67? We'll show you a straightforward method to achieve that.

How to calculate 3/6 of 67?

  1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 67 × 3 = 201
  2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 201/6 = 33.5
  3. Simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (3):
    • 201/3 = 67
    • 6/3 = 2
  4. Which gives: 67/2

Since 67/2 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 33 1/2

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 3/6 of 67, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: 3 6 = x 67 (where x represents 3/6 of 67)

  1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: 3 × 67 = 6 x
  2. Which gives: 201 = 6 x
  3. Divide both sides by 6 to isolate x: 201 6 = 6 x 6
  4. Which gives the result: 201 6 = x (or 67 2 = x )

Thus, 3/6 of 67 is equal to 67/2 (or 33.5 in its decimal form).