What is 1/8 of 79?

How to calculate 1/8 of 79?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 79 × 1 = 79
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 79/8 = 9.875

Since 79/8 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 9 7/8

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 1/8 of 79, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{1}{8}=\frac{x}{79}$ (where x represents 1/8 of 79)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $1\times 79=8x$
2. Which gives: $79=8x$
3. Divide both sides by 8 to isolate x: $\frac{79}{8}=\frac{8x}{8}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{79}{8}=x$

Thus, 1/8 of 79 is equal to 79/8 (or 9.875 in its decimal form).