What is 26/76 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{26}{76}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{76} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{26}{76} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 2 = 52$
• Multiply the Denominators: $76 \times 1 = 76$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{76} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{52}{76}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{52}{76}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $52$ and $76$. The GCD of $52$ and $76$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{52 \div 4}{76 \div 4} = \frac{13}{19}$

Answer $\frac{26}{76}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{13}{19}$

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