What is 52/60 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{52}{60}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{60} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{52}{60} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 2 = 104$
• Multiply the Denominators: $60 \times 1 = 60$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{60} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{104}{60}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{104}{60}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $104$ and $60$. The GCD of $104$ and $60$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{104 \div 4}{60 \div 4} = \frac{26}{15}$

Answer $\frac{52}{60}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{26}{15}$

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