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What is 1/2 ÷ 1/2? please show work. (for my sister)

User Squidbe
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Answer:

1

Explanation:

Dividing by a fraction is the equivalent of multiplying by the reciprocal (reverse the numerator and denominator) so 1/2 ÷ 1/2 is the same as 1/2 * 2/1


(1)/(2) * (2)/(1) can be solved as
(1*2)/(2*1)

That is 2/2, also known as 1

User Valiante
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Answer:

1

Explanation:

1/2 ÷ 1/2

= 1/2 x 2/1

= 1x2 ÷ 2x1

= 2/2

= 1

User Vangelis Tasoulas
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