What is 53/35 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{53}{35}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{35} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{53}{35} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 2 = 106$
• Multiply the Denominators: $35 \times 1 = 35$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{35} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{106}{35}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{106}{35}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $106$ and $35$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{53}{35}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{106}{35}$

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