Radical/Fraction question correct?

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The discussion revolves around simplifying the expression SQRT3/2 divided by 1/2. The initial confusion arose from miscalculating the operation, leading to an incorrect answer that included addition. After clarification, it was confirmed that the correct interpretation of the expression is SQRT(3/2) divided by (1/2). The final simplified answer is indeed SQRT3, as the terms can be reduced effectively. The conversation highlights the importance of proper fraction manipulation in mathematical expressions.
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Ok well this is the question. SQRT3/2 / 1/2 Its on of those fractions stacked onto another fraction questions, except with the first fraction having a radical in the numerator. I ended up getting SQRT3 + 4/2. Is this right?
 
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Use paranthesis to explain what you meant.Is it:\sqrt{\frac{\frac{3}{2}}{\frac{1}{2}}} ?

Daniel.
 
I think he means:
\frac{\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}}{\frac{1}{2}}

Maybe?
-EP
 
In any of the 2 cases,why is there a "+" in the final answer...?

Daniel.
 
Yes I mean what Eroph wrote. Umm I multiplied them by reversing the denominator and I did a sort of cross multiplying thing. Did I do it wrong?
 
Lol I made a mistake and I was adding or something. Is the answer (2SQRT3) / 2?
 
Yep,you can simplify through that "2" and bring the result to a simpler form.

Daniel.
 
So then the final answer would just be SQRT3 then?
 
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