What is 5/5 of 97?

Often, in mathematics or everyday life, we need to find a fraction of a given number. For instance, how would you quickly calculate 5/5 of 97? We'll show you a straightforward method to achieve that.

How to calculate 5/5 of 97?

  1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 97 × 5 = 485
  2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 485/5 = 97
  3. Simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (5):
    • 485/5 = 97
    • 5/5 = 1
  4. Which gives: 97/1

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 5/5 of 97, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: 5 5 = x 97 (where x represents 5/5 of 97)

  1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: 5 × 97 = 5 x
  2. Which gives: 485 = 5 x
  3. Divide both sides by 5 to isolate x: 485 5 = 5 x 5
  4. Which gives the result: 485 5 = x (or 97 1 = x )

Thus, 5/5 of 97 is equal to 97/1 (or 97 in its decimal form).