What is 48/99 Divided By 2/1

Solving $\frac{48}{99}\div\frac{2}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{99} \div \frac{2}{1} = \frac{48}{99} \times \frac{1}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 1 = 48$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 2 = 198$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{99} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{48}{198}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{48}{198}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $48$ and $198$. The GCD of $48$ and $198$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{48 \div 6}{198 \div 6} = \frac{8}{33}$

Answer $\frac{48}{99}\div\frac{2}{1} = \frac{8}{33}$

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