What is 1/6 of 12?

How to calculate 1/6 of 12?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 12 × 1 = 12
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 12/6 = 2
3. Simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (6):
   • 12/6 = 2
   • 6/6 = 1
4. Which gives: 2/1

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 1/6 of 12, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{1}{6}=\frac{x}{12}$ (where x represents 1/6 of 12)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $1\times 12=6x$
2. Which gives: $12=6x$
3. Divide both sides by 6 to isolate x: $\frac{12}{6}=\frac{6x}{6}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{12}{6}=x$ (or $\frac{2}{1}=x$)

Thus, 1/6 of 12 is equal to 2/1 (or 2 in its decimal form).