how do you divide 1/4 by 1/2?
please tell answer and explain
(1/4) / (1/2)
Turn the second fraction upside down and multiply.
(1/4) * (2/1) = 2/4 = 1/2
I am still confused.
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http://www.mathsisfun.com/fractions_division.html
I get this now thanks. :)
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(3+8)/(2*4)
To divide 1/4 by 1/2, you need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Invert the second fraction.
Start by flipping the second fraction, which means interchange the numerator and denominator. So, 1/2 becomes 2/1.
Step 2: Multiply the two fractions.
Multiply the numerators (1 * 2 = 2) and multiply the denominators (4 * 1 = 4). This results in the fraction 2/4.
Step 3: Simplify, if possible.
To simplify the fraction, find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator (2) and denominator (4), which is 2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by the GCD. Consequently, 2/4 simplifies to 1/2.
Therefore, 1/4 divided by 1/2 is equal to 1/2.