Will 2 1/4 divided by 1/2 result in a number less than 1 ?
Let's try it.
(9/4) / (1/2)
(9/4) * 2 = 18/4 = 4 1/2
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To determine whether 2 1/4 divided by 1/2 equals a number less than 1, we can follow these steps:
1. Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions:
2 1/4 = (2 * 4 + 1) / 4 = 9/4
1/2 = 1 / 2 = 2/4
2. Invert the second fraction (1/2) to find its reciprocal:
2/4 → 4/2
3. Now, multiply the first fraction (9/4) by the reciprocal of the second fraction (4/2):
(9/4) * (4/2) = (9 * 4) / (4 * 2) = 36/8
4. Simplify the resulting fraction, if possible:
36/8 = 4.5
Thus, the answer to 2 1/4 divided by 1/2 is 4.5, which is greater than 1.