What is 1/8 of 59?

How to calculate 1/8 of 59?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 59 × 1 = 59
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 59/8 = 7.375

Since 59/8 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 7 3/8

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 1/8 of 59, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{1}{8}=\frac{x}{59}$ (where x represents 1/8 of 59)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $1\times 59=8x$
2. Which gives: $59=8x$
3. Divide both sides by 8 to isolate x: $\frac{59}{8}=\frac{8x}{8}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{59}{8}=x$

Thus, 1/8 of 59 is equal to 59/8 (or 7.375 in its decimal form).