What is 4/7 of 32?

How to calculate 4/7 of 32?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 32 × 4 = 128
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 128/7 = 18.285714285714

Since 128/7 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 18 2/7

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 4/7 of 32, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{4}{7}=\frac{x}{32}$ (where x represents 4/7 of 32)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $4\times 32=7x$
2. Which gives: $128=7x$
3. Divide both sides by 7 to isolate x: $\frac{128}{7}=\frac{7x}{7}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{128}{7}=x$

Thus, 4/7 of 32 is equal to 128/7 (or 18.285714285714 in its decimal form).