What is 38/19 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{38}{19}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{19} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{38}{19} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 2 = 76$
• Multiply the Denominators: $19 \times 1 = 19$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{19} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{76}{19}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{76}{19}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $76$ and $19$. The GCD of $76$ and $19$ is $19$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{76 \div 19}{19 \div 19} = \frac{4}{1}$

Answer $\frac{38}{19}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{4}{1}$

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