What is 6/9 of 23?

How to calculate 6/9 of 23?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 23 × 6 = 138
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 138/9 = 15.333333333333
3. Simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (3):
   • 138/3 = 46
   • 9/3 = 3
4. Which gives: 46/3

Since 46/3 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 15 1/3

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 6/9 of 23, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{6}{9}=\frac{x}{23}$ (where x represents 6/9 of 23)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $6\times 23=9x$
2. Which gives: $138=9x$
3. Divide both sides by 9 to isolate x: $\frac{138}{9}=\frac{9x}{9}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{138}{9}=x$ (or $\frac{46}{3}=x$)

Thus, 6/9 of 23 is equal to 46/3 (or 15.333333333333 in its decimal form).