What is 1/6 of 4?

How to calculate 1/6 of 4?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 4 × 1 = 4
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 4/6 = 0.66666666666667
3. Simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (2):
   • 4/2 = 2
   • 6/2 = 3
4. Which gives: 2/3

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 1/6 of 4, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{1}{6}=\frac{x}{4}$ (where x represents 1/6 of 4)

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

Thus, 1/6 of 4 is equal to 2/3 (or 0.66666666666667 in its decimal form).