What is 60/54 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{60}{54}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{54} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{60}{54} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 2 = 120$
• Multiply the Denominators: $54 \times 1 = 54$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{54} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{120}{54}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{120}{54}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $120$ and $54$. The GCD of $120$ and $54$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{120 \div 6}{54 \div 6} = \frac{20}{9}$

Answer $\frac{60}{54}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{20}{9}$

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