Answer:
7
Step-by-step explanation:
For the problem:
3 1
2
÷
1
2
= ?
Convert any mixed numbers to fractions:
3 1
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:
3 1
2
÷
1
2
= 7
