Question

Divide the fractions and mixed numbers, and match them with their results.

• A. 2
• B. 27
• C. 4

Answer 1

$6÷1\frac{1}{2}$ = ?

1$\frac{1}{2}$ is a mixed number.

When converted to fraction, we get $\frac{3}{2}$.

$6÷\frac{3}{2}$ = $6\times \frac{2}{3}$ = 2 $\times$ 2 = 4


$7÷3\frac{1}{2}$ = ?

$3\frac{1}{2}$ is a mixed number.

When converted to fraction, we get $\frac{7}{2}$.

$7÷\frac{7}{2}$ = $7\times \frac{2}{7}$ = 2 $\times$ 1 = 2


9 $÷$ $\frac{1}{3}$ = ?

9 $÷$ $\frac{1}{3}$ = 9 $\times$ $\frac{3}{1}$ = 9 $\times$ 3 = 27

Hence, 9 $÷$ $\frac{1}{3}$ = 27