What is 3/4 ÷ 1/2?

Here's the step-by-step solution for 3/4 ÷ 1/2.

Answer:

3/4 ÷ 1/2 = ³/₂ or 1 ¹/₂

The answer is 3/2 or 1 1/2 as a mixed number (equals 1.5 as a decimal).

To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

1. Flip the second fraction

To divide, multiply by the reciprocal of 1/2:

3/4 ÷ 1/2 = 3/4 × 2/1

2. Multiply

Now multiply:

(3 × 2) / (4 × 1) = 6/4

3. Simplify

Divide both by their GCD (2):

6/4 = 3/2