Question

If 1/2 an apple was shared equally among the 3 people, what fraction of the whole apple did each person receive? A) 1 6 B) 3 6 C) 5 12 D) 5 16

Answer 1

I think it's answer choice A.


1/2 divided by 3/1


1/2 multiplied by 1/3 (found up-side-down second fraction and opposite operation)


Multiply across. (1*1 and 2*3)


Write as a fraction (1/6).