What is 6/10 of 19?

How to calculate 6/10 of 19?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 19 × 6 = 114
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 114/10 = 11.4
3. Simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (2):
   • 114/2 = 57
   • 10/2 = 5
4. Which gives: 57/5

Since 57/5 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 11 2/5

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 6/10 of 19, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{6}{10}=\frac{x}{19}$ (where x represents 6/10 of 19)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $6\times 19=10x$
2. Which gives: $114=10x$
3. Divide both sides by 10 to isolate x: $\frac{114}{10}=\frac{10x}{10}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{114}{10}=x$ (or $\frac{57}{5}=x$)

Thus, 6/10 of 19 is equal to 57/5 (or 11.4 in its decimal form).