nadia has logs that are 1 1/2 m long. how many logs does she need? 12 m

Explanation:

Step1: Convert mixed - number to improper fraction

$1\frac{1}{2}=\frac{1\times2 + 1}{2}=\frac{3}{2}$

Step2: Divide total length by length of one log

$12\div\frac{3}{2}=12\times\frac{2}{3}$ $12\times\frac{2}{3}=\frac{12\times2}{3}=8$

Answer:

8