What is 4/2 of 88?

How to calculate 4/2 of 88?

1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 88 × 4 = 352
2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 352/2 = 176
3. Simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (2):
   • 352/2 = 176
   • 2/2 = 1
4. Which gives: 176/1

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 4/2 of 88, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: $\frac{4}{2}=\frac{x}{88}$ (where x represents 4/2 of 88)

1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: $4\times 88=2x$
2. Which gives: $352=2x$
3. Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x: $\frac{352}{2}=\frac{2x}{2}$
4. Which gives the result: $\frac{352}{2}=x$ (or $\frac{176}{1}=x$)

Thus, 4/2 of 88 is equal to 176/1 (or 176 in its decimal form).