What is 22/88 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{22}{88}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{22}{88} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{22}{88} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $22 \times 2 = 44$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 1 = 88$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{22}{88} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{44}{88}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{44}{88}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $44$ and $88$. The GCD of $44$ and $88$ is $44$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{44 \div 44}{88 \div 44} = \frac{1}{2}$

Answer $\frac{22}{88}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{1}{2}$

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