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What is 3/4 divided 1/2

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.375

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User Michael Washington
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When you divide by a fraction, you end up multiplying by the reciprocal:

3/4 ÷ 1/2 = 3/4 • 2/1

Now that it’s multiplication, you multiply straight across.

3•2 / 4•1 = 6/4

Then remember to reduce. Since both 6 and 4 are divisible by 2, divide both by 2.

6/4 = 3/2
User Charles Brunet
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