Dividing Fractions

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  Determine the value of x that makes the equation true.

  
  

  x	÷	1	=	1
  2		3

  
  

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  STEP 1: Convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions.

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  If a fraction has a whole number attached to it, then they can be converted into an improper fraction.

  
  

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  STEP 2: Get the fraction with x alone on one side of the equation.

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  Cancel out 1/3 on the left side of the equation by multiplying 1/3 on both sides.

  
  

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  STEP 3: Determine the values after multiplying on both sides.

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  The x will be the only value remaining on the left side after multiplying 2 on both sides.

  
  

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  STEP 4: Find the value of x .

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  The value of x is 2/3.