Katherine Ballerina
Katherine Ballerina voted up Dave's answer
Anytime you have a fraction, you can multiply or divide the top (numerator) and bottom (denominator) by the same number without changing the value of the fraction. So with 2/8, you can divide the top (2) and bottom (8) by 2 to get 1/4. So yes, 2/8 = 1/4.