How do I figure out 5/9 of 72

The word of means to multiply. So you multiply 72 by 5/9 and get 40

To find the answer of 5/9 of 72 you just have to multiply both together.

To make it easier, think of 72 as 72/1, it is still the same thing but if you are working with two 'fractions' you may find it easer.

So it becomes 5/9*72/1

You times the numerator together (5*72) which is 360

You times the denominator together (9*1) which is 9

Therefore it is 360/9, however you can simplify this by 360 dividing 9

which is 40. Therefore, 5/9 of 72 is 40.