What is 4/6 of 79?

How to calculate 4/6 of 79?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 79 × 4 = 316
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 316/6 = 52.666666666667
3. Simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (2):
   • 316/2 = 158
   • 6/2 = 3
4. Which gives: 158/3

Since 158/3 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 52 2/3

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 4/6 of 79, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{4}{6}=\frac{x}{79}$ (where x represents 4/6 of 79)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $4\times 79=6x$
2. Which gives: $316=6x$
3. Divide both sides by 6 to isolate x: $\frac{316}{6}=\frac{6x}{6}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{316}{6}=x$ (or $\frac{158}{3}=x$)

Thus, 4/6 of 79 is equal to 158/3 (or 52.666666666667 in its decimal form).