What is 3/7 of 24?

How to calculate 3/7 of 24?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 24 × 3 = 72
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 72/7 = 10.285714285714

Since 72/7 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 10 2/7

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 3/7 of 24, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{3}{7}=\frac{x}{24}$ (where x represents 3/7 of 24)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $3\times 24=7x$
2. Which gives: $72=7x$
3. Divide both sides by 7 to isolate x: $\frac{72}{7}=\frac{7x}{7}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{72}{7}=x$

Thus, 3/7 of 24 is equal to 72/7 (or 10.285714285714 in its decimal form).