What is 6/1 of 26?

How to calculate 6/1 of 26?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 26 × 6 = 156
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 156/1 = 156

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 6/1 of 26, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{6}{1}=\frac{x}{26}$ (where x represents 6/1 of 26)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $6\times 26=1x$
2. Which gives: $156=1x$
3. Divide both sides by 1 to isolate x: $\frac{156}{1}=\frac{1x}{1}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{156}{1}=x$

Thus, 6/1 of 26 is equal to 156/1 (or 156 in its decimal form).