What is 7/10 of 25?

Often, in mathematics or everyday life, we need to find a fraction of a given number. For instance, how would you quickly calculate 7/10 of 25? We'll show you a straightforward method to achieve that.

How to calculate 7/10 of 25?

  1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 25 × 7 = 175
  2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 175/10 = 17.5
  3. Simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (5):
    • 175/5 = 35
    • 10/5 = 2
  4. Which gives: 35/2

Since 35/2 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 17 1/2

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 7/10 of 25, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: 7 10 = x 25 (where x represents 7/10 of 25)

  1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: 7 × 25 = 10 x
  2. Which gives: 175 = 10 x
  3. Divide both sides by 10 to isolate x: 175 10 = 10 x 10
  4. Which gives the result: 175 10 = x (or 35 2 = x )

Thus, 7/10 of 25 is equal to 35/2 (or 17.5 in its decimal form).