To find out how many 1/2 cups you need to make 3/4 of a cup, you can divide the desired amount (3/4 cup) by the size of each unit (1/2 cup).
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Set up the equation:
(3/4 cup) / (1/2 cup) -
Invert and multiply:
(3/4 cup) * (2/1 cup) = 6/4 -
Simplify:
6/4 = 1 2/4 = 1 1/2
Therefore, you need 1 1/2 half cups to make 3/4 of a cup.