What is 1/4 of 26?

How to calculate 1/4 of 26?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 26 × 1 = 26
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 26/4 = 6.5
3. Simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (2):
   • 26/2 = 13
   • 4/2 = 2
4. Which gives: 13/2

Since 13/2 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 6 1/2

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 1/4 of 26, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{1}{4}=\frac{x}{26}$ (where x represents 1/4 of 26)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $1\times 26=4x$
2. Which gives: $26=4x$
3. Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x: $\frac{26}{4}=\frac{4x}{4}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{26}{4}=x$ (or $\frac{13}{2}=x$)

Thus, 1/4 of 26 is equal to 13/2 (or 6.5 in its decimal form).