What is 28/26 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{28}{26}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{26} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{28}{26} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 2 = 56$
• Multiply the Denominators: $26 \times 1 = 26$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{26} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{56}{26}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{56}{26}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $56$ and $26$. The GCD of $56$ and $26$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{56 \div 2}{26 \div 2} = \frac{28}{13}$

Answer $\frac{28}{26}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{28}{13}$

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