What is 85/52 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{85}{52}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{52} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{85}{52} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 2 = 170$
• Multiply the Denominators: $52 \times 1 = 52$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{52} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{170}{52}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{170}{52}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $170$ and $52$. The GCD of $170$ and $52$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{170 \div 2}{52 \div 2} = \frac{85}{26}$

Answer $\frac{85}{52}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{85}{26}$

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