What is 1/6 of 1?

How to calculate 1/6 of 1?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 1 × 1 = 1
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 1/6 = 0.16666666666667

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 1/6 of 1, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{1}{6}=\frac{x}{1}$ (where x represents 1/6 of 1)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $1\times 1=6x$
2. Which gives: $1=6x$
3. Divide both sides by 6 to isolate x: $\frac{1}{6}=\frac{6x}{6}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{1}{6}=x$

Thus, 1/6 of 1 is equal to 1/6 (or 0.16666666666667 in its decimal form).