What is 1/4 of 8?

How to calculate 1/4 of 8?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 8 × 1 = 8
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 8/4 = 2
3. Simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (4):
   • 8/4 = 2
   • 4/4 = 1
4. Which gives: 2/1

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 1/4 of 8, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{1}{4}=\frac{x}{8}$ (where x represents 1/4 of 8)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $1\times 8=4x$
2. Which gives: $8=4x$
3. Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x: $\frac{8}{4}=\frac{4x}{4}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{8}{4}=x$ (or $\frac{2}{1}=x$)

Thus, 1/4 of 8 is equal to 2/1 (or 2 in its decimal form).