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What is 1/2 divided by 1/3? (With steps please)

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Hey there!!

When you divide fraction you change the sign to multiplication and you have to reverse the 2nd fraction which is called reciprocal

1/2* 3/1(Not 1/3 because you reverse it)

1/2*3/1=3/2
3/2= 1 1/2
So your final answer is 1 1/2

Hope this helps!
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