Use the model showing 2 wholes divided into thirds to find the quotient
2
÷
1
3
. Select the correct response below.
2 equal-sized circles are shown next to each other. Both are divided into three equal parts. All parts are colored yellow.
A.
2
3
B.
3
2
C.
1
6
The correct response is A) 2/3.
Since we have 2 wholes and they are divided into 3 equal parts each, we have a total of 2 x 3 = 6 equal parts. To divide 2 by 1/3, we need to know how many 1/3s make up 2. Since 6 1/3s make up 2, we have:
2 ÷ (1/3) = 2 ÷ (1/3 ÷ 1) = 2 x (3/1) = 6
So the quotient is 6, which can be written as 6/1 or 2/3.