What is 38/39 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{38}{39}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{39} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{38}{39} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 2 = 76$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 1 = 39$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{39} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{76}{39}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{76}{39}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $76$ and $39$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{38}{39}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{76}{39}$

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