What is 72/39 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{72}{39}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{39} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{72}{39} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 2 = 144$
• Multiply the Denominators: $39 \times 1 = 39$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{39} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{144}{39}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{144}{39}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $144$ and $39$. The GCD of $144$ and $39$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{144 \div 3}{39 \div 3} = \frac{48}{13}$

Answer $\frac{72}{39}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{48}{13}$

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