What is 2 thirds of 36 people?

Answer 1

2/3 of 36 is the same as 2/3 times 36

2/3 x 36/1 = 72/3 = 24.

This is easier if you cancel multiples on top (numerators) with those on the bottom (denominators). In that case 2/3 x 36/1 = 2/1 x 12/1 = 2 x 12 = 24. The more you learn and retain in math, the easier it gets.