What is 35/60 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{35}{60}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{60} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{35}{60} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 2 = 70$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 1 = 60$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{60} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{70}{60}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{70}{60}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $70$ and $60$. The GCD of $70$ and $60$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{70 \div 10}{60 \div 10} = \frac{7}{6}$

Answer $\frac{35}{60}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{7}{6}$

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