What is 26/89 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{26}{89}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{26}{89} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{26}{89} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $26 \times 2 = 52$
• Multiply the Denominators: $89 \times 1 = 89$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{26}{89} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{52}{89}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{52}{89}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $52$ and $89$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{26}{89}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{52}{89}$

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