What is 8/10 of 98?

Often, in mathematics or everyday life, we need to find a fraction of a given number. For instance, how would you quickly calculate 8/10 of 98? We'll show you a straightforward method to achieve that.

How to calculate 8/10 of 98?

  1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 98 × 8 = 784
  2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 784/10 = 78.4
  3. Simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (2):
    • 784/2 = 392
    • 10/2 = 5
  4. Which gives: 392/5

Since 392/5 is an improper fraction, the result could also be expressed as a mixed number: 78 2/5

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 8/10 of 98, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: 8 10 = x 98 (where x represents 8/10 of 98)

  1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: 8 × 98 = 10 x
  2. Which gives: 784 = 10 x
  3. Divide both sides by 10 to isolate x: 784 10 = 10 x 10
  4. Which gives the result: 784 10 = x (or 392 5 = x )

Thus, 8/10 of 98 is equal to 392/5 (or 78.4 in its decimal form).