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Divide 1 1/2 divided by 1/4 in simplest form

Divide 1 1/2 divided by 1/4 in simplest form-example-1

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Answer:

6

Explanation:

1 1/2 divided by 1/4. Firstly you simplify the mixed number 1 1/2 to an improper fraction to make the process easier. So if it is simplified it would be 3/2.

Now you follow the division process and then simply the answer and it would be 6.

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Answer:

Answer is 6

Explanation:

Change 1 1/2 into 3/2

Multiply by the reciprocal: 3/2 x 4/1

3/2 x 4/1 = 12/2

12 divided by 2 = 6

Hope this helps :)

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