What is 1/3 of 3/4

Answer 1

1/3 of 3/4 = 1/4

(1/3)(3/4) = (1)(3)/(3)(4) = 3/12 = 1/4

or .333... x .750 = .250 = 1/4

think of the denominator as like an object such as apples

you have 3/4 or 3 apples, 1/3 of 3 apples is 1 apple = 1/4