What is 76/88 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{76}{88}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{76}{88} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{76}{88} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $76 \times 2 = 152$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 1 = 88$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{76}{88} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{152}{88}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{152}{88}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $152$ and $88$. The GCD of $152$ and $88$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{152 \div 8}{88 \div 8} = \frac{19}{11}$

Answer $\frac{76}{88}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{19}{11}$

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