Divide 12÷1 1/2

$12 \div 1 \frac{1}{2}$

Convert $1 \frac{1}{2}$ to an improper fraction.

A mixed number is an addition of its whole and fractional parts.

$12 \div (1 + \frac{1}{2})$

Add $1$ and $\frac{1}{2}$ .

Write $1$ as a fraction with a common denominator.

$12 \div (\frac{2}{2} + \frac{1}{2})$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$12 \div \frac{2 + 1}{2}$

Add $2$ and $1$ .

$12 \div \frac{3}{2}$

To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal.

$12 (\frac{2}{3})$

Cancel the common factor of $3$ .

Factor $3$ out of $12$ .

$3 (4) \frac{2}{3}$

Cancel the common factor.

$3 \cdot 4 \frac{2}{3}$

Rewrite the expression.

$4 \cdot 2$

Multiply $4$ by $2$ .

$8$