MIP1501
ASSIGNMENT 3 (YEAR MODULE)
DUE DATE: 22 July 2024
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later than July 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
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1.1. Solve and explain each step to grade 6 mathematics learners the following multiplication and
division calculations involving fractions.
6 6
1.1.1. 8 ÷
12
ANSWER:
To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor:
6 6 6 12
1. Rewrite the problem: ÷ = ×
8 12 8 6
6 12
2. Simplify: ×
8 6
6 3
First, simplify to :
8 4
6 12
×
8 6
12
Now, simplify to to 2: [continues on the next page>>>]
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ASSIGNMENT 3 (YEAR MODULE)
DUE DATE: 22 July 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than July 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
1.1. Solve and explain each step to grade 6 mathematics learners the following multiplication and
division calculations involving fractions.
6 6
1.1.1. 8 ÷
12
ANSWER:
To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor:
6 6 6 12
1. Rewrite the problem: ÷ = ×
8 12 8 6
6 12
2. Simplify: ×
8 6
6 3
First, simplify to :
8 4
6 12
×
8 6
12
Now, simplify to to 2: [continues on the next page>>>]
6
