Question

Write an equivalent multiplication expression. Then, find the quotient in its simplest form. Use a model to support your response. 1 4 ÷ 2 and 2 3 ÷ 6

Answer 1

Explanation:

Let the integers be a, b and c. To model the expression generally;

`(a)/(b) / c = (a)/(b) * (1)/(c)\\= (a)/(bc)`

Using the model to solve the following expression given

a)
`(1)/(4) / 2`

`= (1)/(4) * (1)/(2)\\= (1)/(4*2)\\= (1)/(8)`

b)

`= (2)/(3) / 6 \\= (2)/(3) * (1)/(6)\\= (2)/(3*6)\\\\= (2)/(18)\\= (2)/(9)`