What is 28/50 Divided By 2/1

Solving $\frac{28}{50}\div\frac{2}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{50} \div \frac{2}{1} = \frac{28}{50} \times \frac{1}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 1 = 28$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 2 = 100$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{50} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{28}{100}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{28}{100}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $28$ and $100$. The GCD of $28$ and $100$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{28 \div 4}{100 \div 4} = \frac{7}{25}$

Answer $\frac{28}{50}\div\frac{2}{1} = \frac{7}{25}$

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