What is 1/8 of 24?

How to calculate 1/8 of 24?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 24 × 1 = 24
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 24/8 = 3
3. Simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (8):
   • 24/8 = 3
   • 8/8 = 1
4. Which gives: 3/1

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 1/8 of 24, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{1}{8}=\frac{x}{24}$ (where x represents 1/8 of 24)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $1\times 24=8x$
2. Which gives: $24=8x$
3. Divide both sides by 8 to isolate x: $\frac{24}{8}=\frac{8x}{8}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{24}{8}=x$ (or $\frac{3}{1}=x$)

Thus, 1/8 of 24 is equal to 3/1 (or 3 in its decimal form).