What is 9/7 of 8?

How to calculate 9/7 of 8?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 8 × 9 = 72
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 72/7 = 10.285714285714

Since 72/7 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 10 2/7

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 9/7 of 8, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{9}{7}=\frac{x}{8}$ (where x represents 9/7 of 8)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $9\times 8=7x$
2. Which gives: $72=7x$
3. Divide both sides by 7 to isolate x: $\frac{72}{7}=\frac{7x}{7}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{72}{7}=x$

Thus, 9/7 of 8 is equal to 72/7 (or 10.285714285714 in its decimal form).