Get Fluent in Math: Solving the Question 2^-1 / 1^-1 with Ease

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The discussion focuses on solving the mathematical expression 2^-1 / 1^-1, which simplifies to 0.5. Participants clarify that an exponent of -1 indicates the reciprocal, leading to the conclusion that 2^-1 equals 0.5 and 1^-1 equals 1. The conversation touches on the broader implications of fractions and denominators, suggesting that every mathematical question can be broken down into simpler components. There is some confusion regarding the deeper philosophical statements made about numerators and denominators. Ultimately, the discussion emphasizes the simplicity of the original math problem and its solution.
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Please solve this question. :shy:

2 ^ -1 / 1 ^ -1
 
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Why? It's not homework, is it? :-p
 
(2^-1) / (1^-1) = 0.5

I googled it.
 
not that hard. an exponant of -1 just means put it on the bottom(or if it's already on the bottom put it on top)
 
Math is about how a denominator of 1 is broken.

Because the theory of everything, or that denominator has it's numerators.
Or each thing numerators add up too is a whole denominator.
In fact every question on this website is composed of it's various numerators, as is every thing that can be.

My question I posted shows the minimum, or simplest fraction, and it equals half.
Half of what ?
Half of a whole.

Half of a whole. :-p
 
say what?

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yourdadonapogostick said:
say what?

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Please restate the question ?
 
"Because the theory of everything, or that denominator has it's numerators."
Does that sentence even mean anything?
 

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