Find the result of the division and simplify your answer.

1
3
÷ 2
A.
1
2
B.
1
6
C.
1
3
D.
2
3
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1
3
 ÷   2

This can be written as:

1
3
 ÷ 
2
1

Dividing a fraction by a whole number is same as multiplying by its reciprocal.

1
3
 ÷ 
2
1
 = 
1
3
 × 
1
2

Now to multiply fractions, multiply the numerators with each other and the denominators with each other.

1
3
 × 
1
2
 = 
1 × 1
3 × 2
 = 
1
6
So,
1
3
 ÷   2  = 
1
6

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Grade
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Theme
Fractions
Passing score
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