What is 57/50 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{57}{50}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{50} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{57}{50} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 2 = 114$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 1 = 50$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{50} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{114}{50}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{114}{50}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $114$ and $50$. The GCD of $114$ and $50$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{114 \div 2}{50 \div 2} = \frac{57}{25}$

Answer $\frac{57}{50}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{57}{25}$

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