What is 50/75 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{50}{75}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{50}{75} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{50}{75} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $50 \times 2 = 100$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 1 = 75$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{50}{75} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{100}{75}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{100}{75}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $100$ and $75$. The GCD of $100$ and $75$ is $25$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{100 \div 25}{75 \div 25} = \frac{4}{3}$

Answer $\frac{50}{75}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{4}{3}$

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