What is 7/4 of 32?

How to calculate 7/4 of 32?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 32 × 7 = 224
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 224/4 = 56
3. Simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (4):
   • 224/4 = 56
   • 4/4 = 1
4. Which gives: 56/1

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 7/4 of 32, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{7}{4}=\frac{x}{32}$ (where x represents 7/4 of 32)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $7\times 32=4x$
2. Which gives: $224=4x$
3. Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x: $\frac{224}{4}=\frac{4x}{4}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{224}{4}=x$ (or $\frac{56}{1}=x$)

Thus, 7/4 of 32 is equal to 56/1 (or 56 in its decimal form).