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

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

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00:05 Let's solve this problem together!
00:08 Remember, a positive number divided by a positive number is always positive.
00:17 You can convert any number into a fraction by giving it a denominator of one.
00:22 Now, let's substitute the values into our exercise.
00:28 Remember, dividing is the same as multiplying by the reciprocal.
00:32 So, swap the numerator and denominator for the reciprocal.
00:40 Make sure to multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.
00:45 And that's the solution to the question. Great job!

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Understand the problem

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

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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}

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Final Answer

18 \frac{1}{8}

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\( (-2)\cdot(-4)= \)

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