Question

Make up this problem yourself 3 divided by 1/2

Answer 1

3 : (1/2) =
`(6)/(1) =6`

Explanation:

Divide: 3 :
`(1)/(2) =(3)/(1) *(2)/(1) =(3 * 2)/(1*1) =(6)/(1) =6`

Dividing two fractions is the same as multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal value of the second fraction. The first sub-step is to find the reciprocal (reverse the numerator and denominator, reciprocal of
`(1)/(2)` is
`(2)/(1)`) of the second fraction. Next, multiply the two numerators. Then, multiply the two denominators.

In words - three divided by one half = six.