2 multiplied by 1/2
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the result of multiplying the number 2 by the fraction 1/2. This involves basic arithmetic multiplication.
Answer
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Answer for screen readers
The result of multiplying $2$ by $\frac{1}{2}$ is $1$.
Steps to Solve
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Identify the numbers to multiply We have two numbers to multiply: $2$ and $\frac{1}{2}$.
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Convert the whole number to a fraction It's often easier to work with fractions. We can convert the whole number $2$ into a fraction: $$ 2 = \frac{2}{1} $$
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Multiply the fractions Now we can multiply the two fractions together: $$ \frac{2}{1} \times \frac{1}{2} $$
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Multiply the numerators and denominators When multiplying fractions, you multiply the numerators together and the denominators together: $$ \text{Numerator: } 2 \times 1 = 2 $$ $$ \text{Denominator: } 1 \times 2 = 2 $$
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Write the resulting fraction The resulting fraction from the multiplication is: $$ \frac{2}{2} $$
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Simplify the fraction Next, simplify the fraction: $$ \frac{2}{2} = 1 $$
The result of multiplying $2$ by $\frac{1}{2}$ is $1$.
More Information
The multiplication of a number by a fraction can be understood in terms of parts of a whole. In this case, multiplying by $\frac{1}{2}$ indicates taking half of the number $2$, which indeed equals $1$.
Tips
- Confusing the fraction with the whole number, which might lead to incorrect multiplication.
- Forgetting to convert whole numbers into fractions when working with multiplication.
