What is 34/18 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{34}{18}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{34}{18} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{34}{18} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $34 \times 2 = 68$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 1 = 18$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{34}{18} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{68}{18}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{68}{18}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $68$ and $18$. The GCD of $68$ and $18$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{68 \div 2}{18 \div 2} = \frac{34}{9}$

Answer $\frac{34}{18}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{34}{9}$

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