calculate 2/3 ÷ 1/2. In your own words, describe how the quotient of two fractions can be calculated.
2/3 ÷ 1/2 = (2/3) * (2/1) = 4/3 = 1 1/3
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To calculate the quotient of two fractions, we can follow a few simple steps.
Step 1: Flip the second fraction.
Take the reciprocal of the second fraction by swapping the numerator and denominator. In other words, swap the values on the top and bottom of the fraction.
Step 2: Multiply the fractions.
Multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction. To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators (the top numbers) together and the denominators (the bottom numbers) together.
Step 3: Simplify the result (if necessary).
If the resulting fraction can be simplified, simplify it by finding the greatest common divisor of the numerator and denominator and dividing both by it.
Now, let's apply these steps to the given problem:
2/3 ÷ 1/2
Step 1: Flip the second fraction.
The reciprocal of 1/2 is 2/1.
Step 2: Multiply the fractions.
Multiplying 2/3 by 2/1, we get (2 * 2) / (3 * 1) = 4/3.
Step 3: Simplify the result (if necessary).
In this case, the fraction cannot be simplified further.
Therefore, 2/3 ÷ 1/2 is equal to 4/3.