Please show steps 1/2 divided by 1/2

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Please show steps 1/2 divided by 1/2

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(1/2) ÷ (1/2) = 1.

To divide by a fraction is the same as multiplying by the reciprocal, which is (2/1), or just 2.
(1/2) x (2/1) = (2/2) = 1
multiply across and simplify

Eric Ryan Harrison answered May 26, 2023

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