Identify the Fraction: Finding 4/8 Using Numerator and Denominator

Question

My numerator is 4 and my denominator is 8.

Which am I?

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

Recall that the numerator is the top number, and the denominator is the bottom number.

Now let's represent it accordingly:

48 \frac{4}{8}

Let's divide the numerator and denominator by 4:

4:48:4=12 \frac{4:4}{8:4}=\frac{1}{2}

Answer

12 \frac{1}{2}