What is 8/2 of 47?

Often, in mathematics or everyday life, we need to find a fraction of a given number. For instance, how would you quickly calculate 8/2 of 47? We'll show you a straightforward method to achieve that.

How to calculate 8/2 of 47?

  1. Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction: 47 × 8 = 376
  2. Divide this result by denominator of the fraction: 376/2 = 188
  3. Simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their GCD (2):
    • 376/2 = 188
    • 2/2 = 1
  4. Which gives: 188/1

How does it work?

The principle behind finding a fraction of a number, such as 8/2 of 47, is rooted in the method of cross-multiplication.

Consider the following proportion: 8 2 = x 47 (where x represents 8/2 of 47)

  1. Using the cross-multiplication method, multiply both numerators by their opposite denominators: 8 × 47 = 2 x
  2. Which gives: 376 = 2 x
  3. Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x: 376 2 = 2 x 2
  4. Which gives the result: 376 2 = x (or 188 1 = x )

Thus, 8/2 of 47 is equal to 188/1 (or 188 in its decimal form).