What is 1/2 ÷ 1/4?

Here's the step-by-step solution for 1/2 ÷ 1/4.

Answer:

1/2 ÷ 1/4 = ²/₁

The answer is 2/1 (equals 2 as a decimal).

To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

1. Flip the second fraction

To divide, multiply by the reciprocal of 1/4:

1/2 ÷ 1/4 = 1/2 × 4/1

2. Multiply

Now multiply:

(1 × 4) / (2 × 1) = 4/2

3. Simplify

Divide both by their GCD (2):

4/2 = 2/1