Question

Write a story or model for 1 3/4 divided by 1/2

Answer 1

Answer: 3 1/2

Explanation:

Convert by the mixed numbers into improper fractions.

1 3/4=7/4

7/4÷ 1/2

Multiply by the fraction.

7/4*2/1

Then, you cancel out by the common factor of 2.

7/2

Finally convert by the improper fractions into the mixed numbers.

7/2=3 1/2

Answer: 3 1/2

Hope this helps!

Thanks!

-Charlie