Well, what is half of 3? (1 1/2, but put the whole 1 to the side for now, we'll need it again at the end)
What is half of 3/4? (first, multiply the denominator and the numerator by 2) you get 6/8. (3 x 2 = 6, 4x 2 = 8)
Divide the numerator by 2 = 3/8 (6 / 2 = 3)
Next, find the common denominator of 1/2 and 3/8: multiply both the top and the bottom of 1/2 by 4: you get 4/8. (Why? because whatever you do to the bottom, you have to do to the top!)
Now, add 4/8 (from the 1/2) and 3/8 (from half of the 3/4): you get 7/8
Now, you are left with the 1 from the first line where we divided 3 by 2 (we already dealt with the leftover 1/2) Add this to your fraction.
You are left with 1 7/8 (1 + 7/8)
This may be a round-about way of finding the answer, but it works in a pinch!
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To work this out you need to amend the fraction to one that can be halved.Three quarters is the same as six eighths, now you can work out the answer.Three eighths is half of three quarters.
half of three quarters is 1/2 x 3/4 = 3/8.half of three quarters is 1/2 x 3/4 = 3/8.half of three quarters is 1/2 x 3/4 = 3/8.half of three quarters is 1/2 x 3/4 = 3/8.
Half of 3 inches and three quarters is 1 and 875 thousandths inches (1.875 in.)
No - if the fraction were to have a denominator of 6, then 3/4 would be equal to 4.5/6 or four and a half sixths.
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