What is 34/62 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{34}{62}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{34}{62} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{34}{62} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $34 \times 2 = 68$
• Multiply the Denominators: $62 \times 1 = 62$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{34}{62} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{68}{62}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{68}{62}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $68$ and $62$. The GCD of $68$ and $62$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{68 \div 2}{62 \div 2} = \frac{34}{31}$

Answer $\frac{34}{62}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{34}{31}$

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