Answer to Question #134954 in Algebra for Faith

Question

Use the cut-out strips to determine 2÷3.

Answer 1

Start by showing strip a with 3 pieces.

Then consider 1/3 of what is coloured in black.

$\dfrac{2}{3}=\dfrac{1}{3}+\dfrac{1}{3}=2×\dfrac{1}{3}$

Show 2 cut-out strips of $\dfrac{1}{3}$

Big black cut-out strips determine $\dfrac{2}{3}$ .