What is 3/8 of 62?

How to calculate 3/8 of 62?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 62 × 3 = 186
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 186/8 = 23.25
3. Simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (2):
   • 186/2 = 93
   • 8/2 = 4
4. Which gives: 93/4

Since 93/4 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 23 1/4

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 3/8 of 62, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{3}{8}=\frac{x}{62}$ (where x represents 3/8 of 62)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $3\times 62=8x$
2. Which gives: $186=8x$
3. Divide both sides by 8 to isolate x: $\frac{186}{8}=\frac{8x}{8}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{186}{8}=x$ (or $\frac{93}{4}=x$)

Thus, 3/8 of 62 is equal to 93/4 (or 23.25 in its decimal form).