What is 54/72 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{54}{72}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{72} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{54}{72} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 2 = 108$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 1 = 72$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{72} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{108}{72}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{108}{72}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $108$ and $72$. The GCD of $108$ and $72$ is $36$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{108 \div 36}{72 \div 36} = \frac{3}{2}$

Answer $\frac{54}{72}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{3}{2}$

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