What is 6/8 of 91?

How to calculate 6/8 of 91?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 91 × 6 = 546
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 546/8 = 68.25
3. Simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (2):
   • 546/2 = 273
   • 8/2 = 4
4. Which gives: 273/4

Since 273/4 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 68 1/4

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 6/8 of 91, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{6}{8}=\frac{x}{91}$ (where x represents 6/8 of 91)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $6\times 91=8x$
2. Which gives: $546=8x$
3. Divide both sides by 8 to isolate x: $\frac{546}{8}=\frac{8x}{8}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{546}{8}=x$ (or $\frac{273}{4}=x$)

Thus, 6/8 of 91 is equal to 273/4 (or 68.25 in its decimal form).