Question

Find: $3\frac{1}{2}÷4$.

Answer 1

Step $1$: Convert the mixed fraction.

Convert the mixed fraction into a proper fraction. That is,

$3\frac{1}{2}=3+\frac{1}{2}$

$=\frac{6+1}{2}$

$=\frac{7}{2}$

Step $2$: Compute the required value.

$3\frac{1}{2}÷4=\frac{7}{2}÷4$

$=\frac{7}{2}\times \frac{1}{4}$

$=\frac{7}{8}$

Hence, the value of $3\frac{1}{2}÷4$ is $\frac{7}{8}$.