Which shows how many 3/2-inch pieces can be cut from a rod that is 4 1/2 inches?
4 1/2 is equal to 9/2.

Answer:
9/2 divided by 3/2
Step-by-step explanation:
Because you ave to have a common denominator to take away(or divide in this case).
You are dividing because you need to make it smaller not larger
Hope this helps :3