What is half of 7/8?

• A. 7/8
• B. 7/4
• C. 7/12
• D. 7/16

Answer: (D)

Half of a fraction means multiply by one-half. So (7/8) × (1/2) = (7×1)/(8×2) = 7/16.

Intuitively, you’re taking seven out of eight equal parts and then splitting that amount in half, which leaves seven of the sixteen equal pieces. Doubling 7/16 gives 7/8, confirming it’s the correct half.