What is 18/72 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{18}{72}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{72} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{18}{72} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 2 = 36$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 1 = 72$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{72} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{36}{72}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{36}{72}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $36$ and $72$. The GCD of $36$ and $72$ is $36$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{36 \div 36}{72 \div 36} = \frac{1}{2}$

Answer $\frac{18}{72}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{1}{2}$

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