What is 33/88 Divided By 2/1

Solving $\frac{33}{88}\div\frac{2}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{33}{88} \div \frac{2}{1} = \frac{33}{88} \times \frac{1}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $33 \times 1 = 33$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 2 = 176$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{33}{88} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{33}{176}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{33}{176}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $33$ and $176$. The GCD of $33$ and $176$ is $11$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{33 \div 11}{176 \div 11} = \frac{3}{16}$

Answer $\frac{33}{88}\div\frac{2}{1} = \frac{3}{16}$

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