What is 45/62 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{45}{62}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{62} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{45}{62} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 2 = 90$
• Multiply the Denominators: $62 \times 1 = 62$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{62} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{90}{62}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{90}{62}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $90$ and $62$. The GCD of $90$ and $62$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{90 \div 2}{62 \div 2} = \frac{45}{31}$

Answer $\frac{45}{62}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{45}{31}$

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