What is 48/75 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{48}{75}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{75} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{48}{75} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 2 = 96$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 1 = 75$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{75} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{96}{75}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{96}{75}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $96$ and $75$. The GCD of $96$ and $75$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{96 \div 3}{75 \div 3} = \frac{32}{25}$

Answer $\frac{48}{75}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{32}{25}$

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