What is 4/6 of 62?

How to calculate 4/6 of 62?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 62 × 4 = 248
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 248/6 = 41.333333333333
3. Simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (2):
   • 248/2 = 124
   • 6/2 = 3
4. Which gives: 124/3

Since 124/3 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 41 1/3

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 4/6 of 62, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{4}{6}=\frac{x}{62}$ (where x represents 4/6 of 62)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $4\times 62=6x$
2. Which gives: $248=6x$
3. Divide both sides by 6 to isolate x: $\frac{248}{6}=\frac{6x}{6}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{248}{6}=x$ (or $\frac{124}{3}=x$)

Thus, 4/6 of 62 is equal to 124/3 (or 41.333333333333 in its decimal form).