What is 1/8 of 60?

How to calculate 1/8 of 60?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 60 × 1 = 60
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 60/8 = 7.5
3. Simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (4):
   • 60/4 = 15
   • 8/4 = 2
4. Which gives: 15/2

Since 15/2 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 7 1/2

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 1/8 of 60, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{1}{8}=\frac{x}{60}$ (where x represents 1/8 of 60)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $1\times 60=8x$
2. Which gives: $60=8x$
3. Divide both sides by 8 to isolate x: $\frac{60}{8}=\frac{8x}{8}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{60}{8}=x$ (or $\frac{15}{2}=x$)

Thus, 1/8 of 60 is equal to 15/2 (or 7.5 in its decimal form).