What is 22/48 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{22}{48}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{22}{48} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{22}{48} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $22 \times 2 = 44$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 1 = 48$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{22}{48} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{44}{48}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{44}{48}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $44$ and $48$. The GCD of $44$ and $48$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{44 \div 4}{48 \div 4} = \frac{11}{12}$

Answer $\frac{22}{48}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{11}{12}$

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