What is 3/9 of 59?

How to calculate 3/9 of 59?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 59 × 3 = 177
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 177/9 = 19.666666666667
3. Simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (3):
   • 177/3 = 59
   • 9/3 = 3
4. Which gives: 59/3

Since 59/3 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 19 2/3

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 3/9 of 59, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{3}{9}=\frac{x}{59}$ (where x represents 3/9 of 59)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $3\times 59=9x$
2. Which gives: $177=9x$
3. Divide both sides by 9 to isolate x: $\frac{177}{9}=\frac{9x}{9}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{177}{9}=x$ (or $\frac{59}{3}=x$)

Thus, 3/9 of 59 is equal to 59/3 (or 19.666666666667 in its decimal form).