Divide (3/4)÷1 1/2

$\frac{3}{4} \div 1 \frac{1}{2}$

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

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

$\frac{3}{4} \div (1 + \frac{1}{2})$

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

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

$\frac{3}{4} \div (\frac{2}{2} + \frac{1}{2})$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{3}{4} \div \frac{2 + 1}{2}$

Add $2$ and $1$ .

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

To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal.

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

Cancel the common factor of $3$ .

Cancel the common factor.

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

Rewrite the expression.

$\frac{1}{4} \cdot 2$

Cancel the common factor of $2$ .

Factor $2$ out of $4$ .

$\frac{1}{2 (2)} \cdot 2$

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{1}{2 \cdot 2} \cdot 2$

Rewrite the expression.

$\frac{1}{2}$

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{1}{2}$

Decimal Form:

$0.5$