Basic Math Examples

$2.6 \div 1 \frac{1}{2}$

Step 1

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

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Step 1.1

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

$2.6 \div (1 + \frac{1}{2})$

Step 1.2

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

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Step 1.2.1

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

$2.6 \div (\frac{2}{2} + \frac{1}{2})$

Step 1.2.2

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$2.6 \div \frac{2 + 1}{2}$

Step 1.2.3

Add $2$ and $1$ .

$2.6 \div \frac{3}{2}$

Step 2

To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal.

$2.6 (\frac{2}{3})$

Step 3

Multiply $2.6 (\frac{2}{3})$ .

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Step 3.1

Combine $2.6$ and $\frac{2}{3}$ .

$\frac{2.6 \cdot 2}{3}$

Step 3.2

Multiply $2.6$ by $2$ .

$\frac{5.2}{3}$

Step 4

Divide $5.2$ by $3$ .

$1.7\overline{3}$