What is 6/1 of 97?

How to calculate 6/1 of 97?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 97 × 6 = 582
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 582/1 = 582

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 6/1 of 97, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{6}{1}=\frac{x}{97}$ (where x represents 6/1 of 97)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $6\times 97=1x$
2. Which gives: $582=1x$
3. Divide both sides by 1 to isolate x: $\frac{582}{1}=\frac{1x}{1}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{582}{1}=x$

Thus, 6/1 of 97 is equal to 582/1 (or 582 in its decimal form).