Question

What is half of 2 3/4? And how do I find it

Answer 1

To find half of a number, divide it by 2.

2 3/4 ÷ 2

To divide, convert the mixed fraction into an improper fraction.

2 3/4 = 11/4

The problem becomes

11/4 ÷ 2/1

To divide, multiply by the reciprocal of the fraction on the right.

11/4 · 1/2 = 11/8

Answer:

`(11)/(8)` or
`1(3)/(8)`