What is 3/7 of 23?

How to calculate 3/7 of 23?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 23 × 3 = 69
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 69/7 = 9.8571428571429

Since 69/7 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 9 6/7

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 3/7 of 23, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{3}{7}=\frac{x}{23}$ (where x represents 3/7 of 23)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $3\times 23=7x$
2. Which gives: $69=7x$
3. Divide both sides by 7 to isolate x: $\frac{69}{7}=\frac{7x}{7}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{69}{7}=x$

Thus, 3/7 of 23 is equal to 69/7 (or 9.8571428571429 in its decimal form).