How to find a fraction of a whole number?
For finding a fraction of a whole number, we multiply the numerator of the fraction by the given number and then divide the product by the denominator of the fraction.
Solved examples for finding a fraction of a whole number:
(i) Find 1/3 of 21.
To find 1/3 of 21, we multiply the numerator 1 by the given whole number 21 and then divide the product 21 by the denominator 3.
1/3 × 21 = 1 × 21/3 = 21/3 = 7
So, 1/3 of 21 = 7.
(ii) Find 2/5 of 15.
To find 2/5 of 15, we multiply the numerator 2 by the given whole number 15 and then divide the product 30 by the denominator 5.
2/5 × 15 = 2 × 15/5 = 30/5 = 6
So, 2/5 of 15 = 6.
(iii) Find 3/8 of 48.
To find 3/8 of 48, we multiply the numerator 3 by the given whole number 48 and then divide the product 144 by the denominator 8.
3/8 × 48 = 3 × 48/8 = 144/8 = 18
So, 3/8 of 48 = 18.
Related Concept
● Representation of a Fraction
● Properties of Equivalent Fractions
● Comparison of Like Fractions
● Comparison of Fractions having the same Numerator
● Conversion of Fractions into Fractions having Same Denominator
● Conversion of a Fraction into its Smallest and Simplest Form
● Addition of Fractions having the Same Denominator
● Subtraction of Fractions having the Same Denominator
● Addition and Subtraction of Fractions on the Fraction Number Line
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