What is 9/6 of 88?

How to calculate 9/6 of 88?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 88 × 9 = 792
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 792/6 = 132
3. Simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (6):
   • 792/6 = 132
   • 6/6 = 1
4. Which gives: 132/1

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 9/6 of 88, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{9}{6}=\frac{x}{88}$ (where x represents 9/6 of 88)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $9\times 88=6x$
2. Which gives: $792=6x$
3. Divide both sides by 6 to isolate x: $\frac{792}{6}=\frac{6x}{6}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{792}{6}=x$ (or $\frac{132}{1}=x$)

Thus, 9/6 of 88 is equal to 132/1 (or 132 in its decimal form).