Math Problem Statement

1/2 divided by 2

Solution

The expression 12÷2\frac{1}{2} \div 2 can be simplified as follows:

  1. Division by a number is equivalent to multiplying by its reciprocal. So, 12÷2\frac{1}{2} \div 2 is the same as 12×12\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{1}{2}.

  2. Multiply the fractions: 12×12=1×12×2=14\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{1 \times 1}{2 \times 2} = \frac{1}{4}

So, 12÷2=14\frac{1}{2} \div 2 = \frac{1}{4}.

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Here are five related questions:

  1. What is 14÷2\frac{1}{4} \div 2?
  2. How do you divide fractions in general?
  3. What is 2÷122 \div \frac{1}{2}?
  4. How do you simplify 12×13\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{1}{3}?
  5. What is 34÷12\frac{3}{4} \div \frac{1}{2}?

Tip: Always remember that dividing by a number is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fractions
Division of Fractions
Multiplication of Fractions

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7