What is 39/60 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{39}{60}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{60} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{39}{60} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 2 = 78$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 1 = 60$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{60} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{78}{60}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{78}{60}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $78$ and $60$. The GCD of $78$ and $60$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{78 \div 6}{60 \div 6} = \frac{13}{10}$

Answer $\frac{39}{60}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{13}{10}$

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