What is 5/7 of 53?

How to calculate 5/7 of 53?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 53 × 5 = 265
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 265/7 = 37.857142857143

Since 265/7 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 37 6/7

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 5/7 of 53, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{5}{7}=\frac{x}{53}$ (where x represents 5/7 of 53)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $5\times 53=7x$
2. Which gives: $265=7x$
3. Divide both sides by 7 to isolate x: $\frac{265}{7}=\frac{7x}{7}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{265}{7}=x$

Thus, 5/7 of 53 is equal to 265/7 (or 37.857142857143 in its decimal form).