What is 5/10 of 45?

Often, in mathematics or everyday life, we need to find a fraction of a given number. For instance, how would you quickly calculate 5/10 of 45? We'll show you a straightforward method to achieve that.

How to calculate 5/10 of 45?

  1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 45 × 5 = 225
  2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 225/10 = 22.5
  3. Simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (5):
    • 225/5 = 45
    • 10/5 = 2
  4. Which gives: 45/2

Since 45/2 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 22 1/2

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 5/10 of 45, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: 5 10 = x 45 (where x represents 5/10 of 45)

  1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: 5 × 45 = 10 x
  2. Which gives: 225 = 10 x
  3. Divide both sides by 10 to isolate x: 225 10 = 10 x 10
  4. Which gives the result: 225 10 = x (or 45 2 = x )

Thus, 5/10 of 45 is equal to 45/2 (or 22.5 in its decimal form).