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What is 1 ½ as a simple fraction in lowest terms?
  1. 1/2
  2. 2/3
  3. 3/2
  4. 1.5
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Answer: C -1 ½ as a simple fraction in lowest terms is 3/2. 1 ½ is a mixed fraction. To simplify it, you multiply the denominator (2) by the whole number (1) and then add the product (2) to the numerator (1): 2 x 1 = 2, then 2 + 1 = 3. Put your answer over the denominator (2). The answer is 3/2.
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