Question

Two children share 2 1/2 chocolate bars with each child getting the same amount how much does each child get?

Answer 1

Answer: 1
`(1)/(4)`

Explanation:

First of all, we need to multiply 2
`(1)/(2)` by 1/2.

But to do that, we need to turn 2
`(1)/(2)` into an improper fraction.

First of all, we need to multiply the whole number by the denominator, which is 2 x 2, to get 4.

Now, we need to add the numerator to our product, which is 4 + 1.

This gives us the improper fraction of 5/2.

Now, we need to multiply 5/2 by 1/2.

To do this, we need to multiply across.

5 x 1 = 5

2 x 2 = 4

This gives us 5/4.

Now, we turn it into a mixed number.

5/4 is 1
`(1)/(4)`.

This gives us our final answer of 1
`(1)/(4)`

Answer 2

1 1/4

Explanation:

2 divided by 2 is 1.

1/2 or 0.5 divided by 2 is 0.25. this is equal to 1/4.