How to Find 1/4 of 4

In this video, you'll learn how to find one-fourth of the whole number four. Here’s a step-by-step guide based on the video transcript:

Understand the Operation: When we say 1/4 of 4, we can think of "of" as multiplication. So, 1/4 of 4 is the same as 1/4 * 4.

Convert the Whole Number to a Fraction: To make the multiplication easier, convert the whole number 4 into a fraction. We can write 4 as 4/1 because 4/1 is still equal to 4.

Multiply the Numerators and Denominators: Now, multiply the numerators (the top numbers) and then the denominators (the bottom numbers):

Numerator: 1 * 4 = 4
Denominator: 4 * 1 = 4
Simplify the Fraction: The result of 1/4 * 4 is 4/4. Simplify 4/4 to 1 because 4 divided by 4 equals 1.

Convert to Decimal (Optional): If needed, you can also convert the fraction 4/4 to a decimal. Divide 4 by 4 to get 1.0.

So, 1/4 of 4 is 1.