Basic College Mathematics (10th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Decimals - 4.6 Fractions and Decimals - 4.6 Exercises - Page 312: 20

Answer

1.5

Work Step by Step

A fraction $\frac{x}{y}$ can also be written in the form $x\div y$, where the numerator of the fraction is being divided by the denominator of the fraction. Therefore, $1\frac{1}{2}=\frac{1\times2+1}{2}=\frac{3}{2}=3.0\div2=1.5$
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