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What is 3 1/2 mutiply 1/2

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Answer:

7/4

Explanation:

To multiply the mixed number 3 1/2 by 1/2, you can first convert the mixed number to an improper fraction and then multiply the fractions. Here's how you can do it step by step:

Convert 3 1/2 to an improper fraction:

3 1/2 = (2 * 3 + 1)/2 = 7/2

Multiply the fractions:

(7/2) * (1/2) = (7 * 1) / (2 * 2) = 7/4

So, 3 1/2 multiplied by 1/2 is equal to 7/4.

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