What is 5/8 of 95?

Often, in mathematics or everyday life, we need to find a fraction of a given number. For instance, how would you quickly calculate 5/8 of 95? We'll show you a straightforward method to achieve that.

How to calculate 5/8 of 95?

  1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 95 × 5 = 475
  2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 475/8 = 59.375

Since 475/8 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 59 3/8

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 5/8 of 95, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: 5 8 = x 95 (where x represents 5/8 of 95)

  1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: 5 × 95 = 8 x
  2. Which gives: 475 = 8 x
  3. Divide both sides by 8 to isolate x: 475 8 = 8 x 8
  4. Which gives the result: 475 8 = x

Thus, 5/8 of 95 is equal to 475/8 (or 59.375 in its decimal form).