Step-by-step working
- Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions: 1 1/2 = 3/2, 1/4 = 1/4.
- Multiply the numerators and the denominators: (3 × 1) / (2 × 4) = 3/8.
1 1/2 times 1/4
Quick answer
1 1/2 times 1/4 equals 3/8, which is 0.3750 as a decimal. To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators and the denominators, then simplify. The working below shows each step. As a percentage that is 37.50%. Change either number in the calculator below to solve a similar problem.
1 1/2 × 1/4 =
3/8
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Answer (simplest form)
3/8
| As a mixed number | 3/8 |
| As a decimal | 0.375 |
| As a percentage | 37.5% |
Show the working
- Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions: 1 1/2 = 3/2, 1/4 = 1/4.
- Multiply the numerators and the denominators: (3 × 1) / (2 × 4) = 3/8.
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1 1/2 times other numbers
| Problem | Answer | Decimal |
|---|---|---|
| 1 1/2 × 1/2 | 3/4 | 0.7500 |
| 1 1/2 × 2 | 3 | 3.0000 |
| 1 1/2 × 3 | 4 1/2 | 4.5000 |
| 1 1/2 × 4 | 6 | 6.0000 |
| 1 1/2 × 5 | 7 1/2 | 7.5000 |
Frequently asked questions
What is 1 1/2 times 1/4 in fraction form?
1 1/2 × 1/4 = 3/8. As a decimal that is about 0.3750, and as a percentage 37.50%.
How do you work out 1 1/2 times 1/4?
Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions: 1 1/2 = 3/2, 1/4 = 1/4. Multiply the numerators and the denominators: (3 × 1) / (2 × 4) = 3/8.
What is 1 1/2 times 1/2?
1 1/2 × 1/2 = 3/4. Use the fraction calculator on this page to try any other numbers, with every step shown.