Question

Bryan created the model to solve 1/2 ÷ 1/8. Do you agree or disagree with his work? If Bryan made a mistake, explain how to solve the problem correctly.

Answer 1

Bryan should have split the $\frac{1}{2}$ into four equal parts (not 8). Each smaller part is $\frac{1}{8}$

Note how $\frac{4}{8}$ reduces to $\frac{1}{2}$

Since there are 4 smaller parts or groups, this means

$\frac{1}{2} \div \frac{1}{8} = 4$

Refer to the diagram below.