What is 9/6 of 75?

How to calculate 9/6 of 75?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 75 × 9 = 675
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 675/6 = 112.5
3. Simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (3):
   • 675/3 = 225
   • 6/3 = 2
4. Which gives: 225/2

Since 225/2 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 112 1/2

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 9/6 of 75, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{9}{6}=\frac{x}{75}$ (where x represents 9/6 of 75)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $9\times 75=6x$
2. Which gives: $675=6x$
3. Divide both sides by 6 to isolate x: $\frac{675}{6}=\frac{6x}{6}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{675}{6}=x$ (or $\frac{225}{2}=x$)

Thus, 9/6 of 75 is equal to 225/2 (or 112.5 in its decimal form).