Question

hint: think about how we can fill in each circle below to help us find an equivalent fraction.
\\( \frac{d}{8} = \frac{1}{4} \\)
\\( d = \square \\)
(there are two circle diagrams: one divided into 8 parts of \\( \frac{1}{8} \\) each, and one divided into 4 parts of \\( \frac{1}{4} \\) each, with one part shaded.)

Explanation:

Step1: Cross - multiply the fractions

We have the equation \(\frac{d}{8}=\frac{1}{4}\). Cross - multiplying gives us \(4d = 8\times1\).

Step2: Solve for \(d\)

From \(4d=8\), divide both sides by \(4\). So \(d=\frac{8}{4}\).

Answer:

\(2\)