SOLUTION: draw a diagram to explain {{{(1/3)/(1/6)}}} this is the question. show how to do this. the answer behind my book is 135/2, 371/4, 641/8

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Question 665779: draw a diagram to explain %281%2F3%29%2F%281%2F6%29
this is the question. show how to do this. the answer behind my book is
135/2, 371/4, 641/8

Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, Shana-D77:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%281%2F3%29%2F%281%2F6%29
Multiply NUM and Den by 6
--> 2/1
= 2
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Or, invert the divisor and multiply
--> %281%2F3%29%2A%286%2F1%29+=+6%2F3+=+2

Answer by Shana-D77(132) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
As it's not easy (or maybe even not possible) to draw this diagram out in this space, here is a blog post that shows 2/5 / 1/8 in a diagram:


http://zerosumruler.wordpress.com/2011/06/08/dividing-fractions-with-pictures-2/


I hope it helps you to complete your homework :)