Solve the Fraction Division: Finding the Missing Number in 1/2 ÷ ? = 2/3

Question

Fill in the missing part:

12: —=23 \frac{1}{2}:_{\text{ —}}=\frac{2}{3}

What is the missing number?

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Step-by-Step Solution

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 12:x=23 \frac{1}{2} : x = \frac{2}{3} , then it implies 12×1x=23\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{1}{x} = \frac{2}{3}.

Step 2: Write the equation for the missing number xx:
12×1x=23 \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{1}{x} = \frac{2}{3}

Step 3: Simplify by isolating 1x\frac{1}{x}:
1x=23÷12=23×21=43 \frac{1}{x} = \frac{2}{3} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{2}{3} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{4}{3}

Therefore, solve for xx:
x=34 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:
(Err present - adjust thought to align:)x=32 (\text{Err present - adjust thought to align:}) x = \frac{3}{2}

Verification: (12:32=12×23=23)( \frac{1}{2} : \frac{3}{2} = \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{2}{3} ).

**Reconfirm setup:** If xx approaches seen needed solves, so original div check lands here: important recurs _ 12 x=\ \to \frac{1}{2} \ x = true 113 \to 1\frac{1}{3} on original slate.

Therefore, the solution to the problem is 113 1\frac{1}{3} .

Answer

34 3\over4