What is 4/10 of 60?

How to calculate 4/10 of 60?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 60 × 4 = 240
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 240/10 = 24
3. Simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (10):
   • 240/10 = 24
   • 10/10 = 1
4. Which gives: 24/1

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 4/10 of 60, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{4}{10}=\frac{x}{60}$ (where x represents 4/10 of 60)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $4\times 60=10x$
2. Which gives: $240=10x$
3. Divide both sides by 10 to isolate x: $\frac{240}{10}=\frac{10x}{10}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{240}{10}=x$ (or $\frac{24}{1}=x$)

Thus, 4/10 of 60 is equal to 24/1 (or 24 in its decimal form).