Question

Find the quotient: 3/5 ÷ 1 /2

Can someone pls explain??

Answer 1

2/5

Explanation:

expressing 1 1/2 in an improper fraction:

1 1/2 = 3/2

Hence

(3/5) ÷ (1 1/2)

= (3/5) ÷ (3/2) (convert divide to multiply by flipping divisor fraction)

= (3/5) x (2/3)

= (3 x 2) / (5 x 3)

= 6/15 (divide both numerator and denominator by 3)

= 2/5