What is 50/52 Divided By 2/1

Solving $\frac{50}{52}\div\frac{2}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{52} \div \frac{2}{1} = \frac{50}{52} \times \frac{1}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 1 = 50$
• Multiply the Denominators: $52 \times 2 = 104$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{52} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{50}{104}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{50}{104}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $50$ and $104$. The GCD of $50$ and $104$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{50 \div 2}{104 \div 2} = \frac{25}{52}$

Answer $\frac{50}{52}\div\frac{2}{1} = \frac{25}{52}$

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