What is 70/95 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{70}{95}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{95} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{70}{95} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 2 = 140$
• Multiply the Denominators: $95 \times 1 = 95$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{95} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{140}{95}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{140}{95}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $140$ and $95$. The GCD of $140$ and $95$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{140 \div 5}{95 \div 5} = \frac{28}{19}$

Answer $\frac{70}{95}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{28}{19}$

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