What is 50/28 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{50}{28}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{28} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{50}{28} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 2 = 100$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 1 = 28$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{28} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{100}{28}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{100}{28}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $100$ and $28$. The GCD of $100$ and $28$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{100 \div 4}{28 \div 4} = \frac{25}{7}$

Answer $\frac{50}{28}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{25}{7}$

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