What is 7/9 of 66?

How to calculate 7/9 of 66?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 66 × 7 = 462
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 462/9 = 51.333333333333
3. Simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (3):
   • 462/3 = 154
   • 9/3 = 3
4. Which gives: 154/3

Since 154/3 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 51 1/3

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 7/9 of 66, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{7}{9}=\frac{x}{66}$ (where x represents 7/9 of 66)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $7\times 66=9x$
2. Which gives: $462=9x$
3. Divide both sides by 9 to isolate x: $\frac{462}{9}=\frac{9x}{9}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{462}{9}=x$ (or $\frac{154}{3}=x$)

Thus, 7/9 of 66 is equal to 154/3 (or 51.333333333333 in its decimal form).