What is 72/45 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{72}{45}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{45} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{72}{45} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 2 = 144$
• Multiply the Denominators: $45 \times 1 = 45$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{45} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{144}{45}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{144}{45}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $144$ and $45$. The GCD of $144$ and $45$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{144 \div 9}{45 \div 9} = \frac{16}{5}$

Answer $\frac{72}{45}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{16}{5}$

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