What is 17/12 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{17}{12}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{12} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{17}{12} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 2 = 34$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 1 = 12$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{12} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{34}{12}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{34}{12}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $34$ and $12$. The GCD of $34$ and $12$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{34 \div 2}{12 \div 2} = \frac{17}{6}$

Answer $\frac{17}{12}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{17}{6}$

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