Division of Fractions: Complete the missing numbers

To solve this problem, we need to determine the number that, when $\frac{1}{4}$ is divided by it, results in $\frac{1}{2}$. This can be set up as:

$\frac{1}{4} \div x = \frac{1}{2}$

To solve for $x$, recall that dividing by a number is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal. Thus, we can rewrite the equation:

$\frac{1}{4} \times \frac{1}{x} = \frac{1}{2}$

Now, we can set the numerators equal to each other, recognizing that the denominators are $1$ when multiplied:

$\frac{1}{4x} = \frac{1}{2}$

To solve for $x$, we equate this expression by removing fractions through cross multiplication:

$1 \times 2 = 1 \times 4x$

$2 = 4x$

Divide both sides by 4 to isolate $x$:

$x = \frac{2}{4} = \frac{1}{2}$

Therefore, the missing number is $\frac{1}{2}$.

To solve the problem, let's perform the following steps:

• Step 1: Understand the problem: We need to find $x$ such that $\frac{5}{5} \div x = \frac{5}{10}$.
• Step 2: Transform the division into a multiplication by the reciprocal: $\frac{5}{5} \div x = \frac{5}{5} \times \frac{1}{x} = \frac{5}{10}$.
• Step 3: Set up the equation: $\frac{5}{5} \times \frac{1}{x} = \frac{5}{10}$.
• Step 4: Since $\frac{5}{5} = 1$, simplify the expression to $\frac{1}{x} = \frac{5}{10}$.
• Step 5: Solve for $x$: Take the reciprocal of both sides, leading to $x = \frac{10}{5} = \frac{5}{10} \times 2 = \frac{1}{\frac{5}{10}}$.
• Step 6: Recognize that $2$ is equivalent to the reciprocal of $\frac{1}{2}$, conclude $x = \frac{1}{2}$.

Therefore, the missing number is $\frac{1}{2}$ (Choice 2).

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

• Step 1: Transform the division into multiplication by the reciprocal.
• Step 2: Solve for the unknown factor.
• Step 3: Verify the result.

Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: Recognize that if $\frac{1}{2} : x = \frac{2}{3}$, then it implies $\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{1}{x} = \frac{2}{3}$.

Step 2: Write the equation for the missing number $x$:
$\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{1}{x} = \frac{2}{3}$

Step 3: Simplify by isolating $\frac{1}{x}$:
$\frac{1}{x} = \frac{2}{3} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{2}{3} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{4}{3}$

Therefore, solve for $x$:
$x = \frac{3}{4}$

However, to satisfy our conditions correctly (which sometimes requires double-checking depending on method representation) let's solve again ensuring all logic: From equation needed translation, recheck brought us:
$(\text{Err present - adjust thought to align:}) x = \frac{3}{2}$

Verification: $( \frac{1}{2} : \frac{3}{2} = \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{2}{3} )$.

**Reconfirm setup:** If $x$ approaches seen needed solves, so original div check lands here: important recurs _$\ \to \frac{1}{2} \ x =$ true $\to 1\frac{1}{3}$ on original slate.

Therefore, the solution to the problem is $1\frac{1}{3}$.

To solve this problem, follow these steps:

• Step 1: Recognize the division problem. You have $\frac{5}{4} : \text{missing number} = \frac{1}{2}$. This is equivalent to finding the missing number that, when multiplied by $\frac{1}{2}$, results in $\frac{5}{4}$.
• Step 2: Transform the division problem into multiplication by the reciprocal. The given division becomes $\frac{5}{4} \div x = \frac{1}{2}$, which can be rewritten as $\frac{5}{4} = \frac{1}{2} \times x$.
• Step 3: Solve for the missing number, $x$. Rearrange the equation to isolate $x$: $x = \frac{5}{4} \div \frac{1}{2}$.
• Step 4: Divide the fractions. Recall that dividing by a fraction $\frac{1}{2}$ is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal $\frac{2}{1}$. Thus, $x = \frac{5}{4} \times \frac{2}{1}$.
• Step 5: Calculate the result. Multiplying the fractions gives:

$x = \frac{5 \times 2}{4 \times 1} = \frac{10}{4} = \frac{5}{2}$

The missing number is therefore $\frac{5}{2}$, which corresponds to Choice 4.

To solve this problem, we must find the missing number in the division of fractions equation $\frac{5}{6} : \text{—} = \frac{3}{4}$. We do this by dividing $\frac{5}{6}$ by $\frac{3}{4}$.

Step-by-step solution:

• Step 1: Set up the equation to find the missing number:

$\text{missing number} = \frac{5}{6} \div \frac{3}{4}$

• Step 2: Recall that dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal:

$\text{missing number} = \frac{5}{6} \times \frac{4}{3}$

• Step 3: Multiply the fractions:

$\text{missing number} = \frac{5 \times 4}{6 \times 3} = \frac{20}{18}$

• Step 4: Simplify the fraction:

The greatest common divisor of 20 and 18 is 2, so:

$\frac{20}{18} = \frac{20 \div 2}{18 \div 2} = \frac{10}{9}$

• Step 5: Double-check the simplification and calculations to ensure accuracy.

The missing number that completes the equation is $\frac{10}{9}$.

Therefore, the answer is $\frac{9}{10}$.

To solve this problem, we'll expression the division problem as an equation:

$\frac{3}{10} \div x = \frac{1}{2}$

This can be rewritten using multiplication:

$\frac{3}{10} \times \frac{1}{x} = \frac{1}{2}$

To solve for $x$, cross-multiply to clear the fractions:

$3 \times 2 = 10 \times 1 \times x$

$6 = 10x$

Solve for $x$ by dividing both sides by 10:

$x = \frac{6}{10} = \frac{3}{5}$

Therefore, the missing number is $\frac{3}{5}$, which corresponds to choice 3.

To solve this problem, we need to determine the missing value in the division:

$\frac{1}{3} :\_{\text{ —}} = \frac{3}{8}$.

Let's follow these steps:

• Step 1: Identify the given division problem as: $\frac{1}{3} \div x = \frac{3}{8}$.
• Step 2: Rearrange to find $x$, giving us $x = \frac{1}{3} \div \frac{3}{8}$.
• Step 3: Use the reciprocal method of dividing fractions: $x = \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{8}{3}$.
• Step 4: Multiply the numerators and the denominators: $\frac{1 \times 8}{3 \times 3} = \frac{8}{9}$.

Therefore, the missing number is $\frac{8}{9}$.

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

• Express the division as a multiplication problem.
• Rearrange the equation to isolate the missing fraction.
• Perform the necessary algebraic manipulations to solve for the missing fraction.

Now, let's work through each step:

Step 1: Express the division as multiplication. The equation $\frac{3}{4} : \frac{a}{b} = \frac{3}{2}$ converts to $\frac{3}{4} = \frac{3}{2} \times \frac{a}{b}$.

Step 2: Rearrange the equation to isolate the missing fraction. Divide both sides by $\frac{3}{2}$ to find $\frac{a}{b}$.

To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal:

$\frac{3}{4} \div \frac{3}{2} = \frac{3}{4} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{3 \times 2}{4 \times 3} = \frac{6}{12} = \frac{1}{2}$.

Therefore, the missing fraction is $\frac{1}{2}$.