Solve the Fraction Problem: 1/2 ÷ 4 Step-by-Step

Question

+12:+4= +\frac{1}{2}:+4=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's convert 4 to a simple fraction:

4=41 4=\frac{4}{1}

Now the exercise we received is:

12:41= \frac{1}{2}:\frac{4}{1}=

Let's convert the division exercise to a multiplication exercise, and don't forget to switch the numerator and denominator in the second fraction:

12×14= \frac{1}{2}\times\frac{1}{4}=

We'll combine it into one multiplication exercise and solve:

1×12×4=18 \frac{1\times1}{2\times4}=\frac{1}{8}

Answer

18 \frac{1}{8}