Divide 3 1/2 divided by 1/2 in simplest form

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Step-by-step explanation:

For the problem:

31

2

÷  

1

2

= ?

Convert any mixed numbers to fractions:

31

2

=  

7

2

Division of fractions is equivalent to multiplication by the reciprocal of the second fraction:

7

2

÷  

1

2

=  

7

2

×  

2

1

Once rearranged, multiply all of the numerators by each other. Do the same with the denominators and form a new fraction with these values:

7 × 2

2 × 1

=  

14

2

The Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of 14 and 2 is 2. The result can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 2.

14

2

=  

14 ÷ 2

2 ÷ 2

=7

The result is:

31

2

÷  

1

2

=7

step-by-step explanation:

a: 1/6, j: 1/4

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