Question

Form 1 1/2 circles using only 1/4s. How many 1/4 pieces are needed to make 1 1/2?

Answer 1

since 2/4 = 1/2
and 1 1/2 = 1/2 + 1/2 + 1/2,
then you need 6 1/4ths to make 1 1/2

Or, more formally,

3/2 ÷ 1/4 = 3/2 × 4/1 = 12/2 = 6

Answer 2

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