What is 33/38 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{33}{38}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{33}{38} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{33}{38} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $33 \times 2 = 66$
• Multiply the Denominators: $38 \times 1 = 38$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{33}{38} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{66}{38}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{66}{38}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $66$ and $38$. The GCD of $66$ and $38$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{66 \div 2}{38 \div 2} = \frac{33}{19}$

Answer $\frac{33}{38}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{33}{19}$

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