Question

what fraction is equal to 50 of 1/3?

Answer 1

Fractions

• Proper fraction. A fraction is called proper when the numerator is less than the denominator.
• Examples. 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, ... .

• Improper fraction. A fraction is called improper when the numerator is greater than the denominator.
• Examples. 3/2, 5/3, 6/5, ... .

• Mixed fraction. A fraction is called mixed when a proper fraction is introduced with a whole number.
• Examples. 1 1/2, 2 2/3, 3 4/5, ... .

Solution.

• We have to find the fraction which is equal to 50 of 1/3, which is given by
• 50 1/3
• = (50 × 3 + 1)/3
• = (150 + 1)/3
• = 151/3

Another answer can be computed:

50 of 1/3 = 50 × 1/3 = 50/3

Answer 2

50% of 1/3 = 1/6

Step-by-step explanation:

To know what fraction is equal to 50% of 1/3, we have to convert the percentage into a fraction first.

50% = 50/100

So 50% of 1/3 = 1/3 * 50/100

= 50/ 300

= 5/30

= 1/6