What is 2/3 • 1/2? Remember to simplify to lowest terms.
I know the answer is 1/3. I need help with explaining how i got my answer.
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How DID you get your answer?
Well, the question is, how DID you get your answer. That's what Ms. Sue means. Did you write out your expression using a way of multiplication? Did you use subtraction? Or did you use a calculator because you were stuck? Just be honest.
I used a calculator but i have to write out the equation as well.
First, find a common multiple of 2 and 3
6 12 18 and 24.
What is the smallest one?
#1. If 3 x 2 = 6, what is 2 x 2?
#2. If 2 x 3 = 6, what is 1 x 3?
#2. If 2 x 3 = 6, what is 1 x 3?
2x2 = 4
1x3 = 3
1x3 = 3
Okay, so:
2/3 = 4/6
1/2 = 3/6.
What is 3 x 4?
2/3 = 4/6
1/2 = 3/6.
What is 3 x 4?
3 x 4 = 12
What is 6 x 6?
36
Correct. 4/6 x 3/6 = 12/36. This is a very large fraction, so we must simplify it.
Can both 12 and 36 be divided by 2?
Can both 12 and 36 be divided by 2?
Yes. 12 divided by 2 is 6. 36 divided by 2 = 18. Those numbers can be simplified again right? 12 divided by 2 = 6 and 18 divided by 2 = 9.
Yes, you are correct.
But, can 6/9 be simplified once more?
Can it be simplified twice more?
But, can 6/9 be simplified once more?
Can it be simplified twice more?
6 can be simplified to 2. 9 cannot be simplified again without getting a number like 4.5.
I think
Can 9 be divided by 3? Can 6 be divided by 3?
Yes. 6 divided by 3 is 2.
9 divided by 3 is 3
9 divided by 3 is 3
and 2 divided by 2 is 1
Wait hold up. I did this wrong.
Can both 12 and 36 be divided by 12 evenly?
Can both 12 and 36 be divided by 12 evenly?
12 divided by by 12 is 1
36 divided by 12 is 3.
Answer is 1/3
Thank you very much @Seriana i actually learned something!!
36 divided by 12 is 3.
Answer is 1/3
Thank you very much @Seriana i actually learned something!!
You are very welcome! If you need help sorting your equations that you wrote down, just let me know!
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Common multiple of 2 and 3 is 6
3 x 2 = 6, what is 2 x 2?
2 x 3 = 6, what is 1 x 3?
2 x 2 = 4
1 x 3 = 3
3 x 4 = 12
6 x 6 36
4/6 x 3/6 = 12/36
12 divided by 12 is 1
36 divided by 12 is 3
1/3
Answer is 1/3
Common multiple of 2 and 3 is 6
3 x 2 = 6, what is 2 x 2?
2 x 3 = 6, what is 1 x 3?
2 x 2 = 4
1 x 3 = 3
3 x 4 = 12
6 x 6 36
4/6 x 3/6 = 12/36
12 divided by 12 is 1
36 divided by 12 is 3
1/3
Answer is 1/3
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Thanks again!!!
Sorry about interrupting but
2/3 • 1/2
= (2*1) / (3 * 2) = 2/2 * 1/3 = 1 * 1/3
or divide top and bottom by 2
= 1 / 3
2/3 • 1/2
= (2*1) / (3 * 2) = 2/2 * 1/3 = 1 * 1/3
or divide top and bottom by 2
= 1 / 3
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