What is 75/45 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{75}{45}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{45} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{75}{45} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 2 = 150$
• Multiply the Denominators: $45 \times 1 = 45$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{45} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{150}{45}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{150}{45}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $150$ and $45$. The GCD of $150$ and $45$ is $15$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{150 \div 15}{45 \div 15} = \frac{10}{3}$

Answer $\frac{75}{45}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{10}{3}$

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