What is 5/6 of 58?

How to calculate 5/6 of 58?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 58 × 5 = 290
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 290/6 = 48.333333333333
3. Simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (2):
   • 290/2 = 145
   • 6/2 = 3
4. Which gives: 145/3

Since 145/3 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 48 1/3

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 5/6 of 58, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{5}{6}=\frac{x}{58}$ (where x represents 5/6 of 58)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $5\times 58=6x$
2. Which gives: $290=6x$
3. Divide both sides by 6 to isolate x: $\frac{290}{6}=\frac{6x}{6}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{290}{6}=x$ (or $\frac{145}{3}=x$)

Thus, 5/6 of 58 is equal to 145/3 (or 48.333333333333 in its decimal form).