Question

Find the unknown value in the pair of equivalent fractions. 1/8 = ?/4?

Answer 1

The unknown value is 1/2

Explanation:

Let

x ----> the unknown value

we have

`(1)/(8)=(x)/(4)`

Solve for x

Multiply in cross

`(1)(4)=(x)(8)\\4=8x`

Divide by 8 both sides

`x=(1)/(2)`

therefore

The unknown value is 1/2