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What part of 3 1/2 is 1/2?

this is for RSM h.w so please help!

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Answer:

The fraction.

Explanation:

3
(1)/(2) is a mixed number, so the 1 over 2 is the fraction of the whole number.

User RAllen
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Answer:

1/2 is 1/7 of 3 1/2.

Explanation:

That would be 1 / 3 1/2 / 1/2

= 1 / (7/2 / 1/2)

= 1 / (7/2 * 2)

= 1/7.

User Robert May
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