What is 52/83 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{52}{83}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{83} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{52}{83} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 2 = 104$
• Multiply the Denominators: $83 \times 1 = 83$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{83} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{104}{83}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{104}{83}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $104$ and $83$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{52}{83}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{104}{83}$

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