What is 4/7 of 37?

How to calculate 4/7 of 37?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 37 × 4 = 148
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 148/7 = 21.142857142857

Since 148/7 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 21 1/7

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 4/7 of 37, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{4}{7}=\frac{x}{37}$ (where x represents 4/7 of 37)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $4\times 37=7x$
2. Which gives: $148=7x$
3. Divide both sides by 7 to isolate x: $\frac{148}{7}=\frac{7x}{7}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{148}{7}=x$

Thus, 4/7 of 37 is equal to 148/7 (or 21.142857142857 in its decimal form).