Question

Divide 3 1/2 divided by 1/2 in simplest form

Answer 1

7

Explanation:

For the problem:

3 1

2

÷

1

2

= ?

Convert any mixed numbers to fractions:

3 1

2

=

7

2

Division of fractions is equivalent to multiplication by the reciprocal of the second fraction:

7

2

÷

1

2

=

7

2

×

2

1

Once rearranged, multiply all of the numerators by each other. Do the same with the denominators and form a new fraction with these values:

7 × 2

2 × 1

=

14

2

The Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of 14 and 2 is 2. The result can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 2.

14

2

=

14 ÷ 2

2 ÷ 2

= 7

The result is:

3 1

2

÷

1

2

= 7

Answer 2

I believe the correct answer is 7 :)