Fraction of a Number

Let's find the number which is

2 5

of 35.

 

Divide 35 into 5 equal groups. Find how many are in each group.

35 ÷ 5 = 7

There are 7 in each group.

 

Now, find how many are in 2 groups.

2 × 7 = 14

There are 14 in 2 groups.

 

So,

2 5

of 35 is 14.