To express 3 divided by 2 as a fraction, you simply place the number 3 as the numerator (the top part of the fraction) and the number 2 as the denominator (the bottom part of the fraction). This gives you the fraction <strong>3/2</strong>.
In mathematical terms, when you divide a number by another number, you are essentially forming a ratio, which is what a fraction represents. So, when you see the expression 3 ÷ 2, it is equivalent to <strong>3/2</strong>.
Furthermore, this fraction can also be converted into a mixed number. Since 2 goes into 3 just once, you can write:
- 1 whole
- 1 remaining part, which is the difference left over (3 – 2 = 1)
Thus, you can express 3/2 as the mixed number <strong>1 1/2</strong>. In decimal form, 3 divided by 2 equals 1.5. However, the simplest and most common way to represent 3 divided by 2 is as the improper fraction <strong>3/2</strong>. This fraction can be used in various mathematical problems or real-life applications whenever you need to understand how these numbers relate.