What is 62/24 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{62}{24}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{62}{24} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{62}{24} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $62 \times 2 = 124$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 1 = 24$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{62}{24} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{124}{24}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{124}{24}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $124$ and $24$. The GCD of $124$ and $24$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{124 \div 4}{24 \div 4} = \frac{31}{6}$

Answer $\frac{62}{24}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{31}{6}$

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