What is 66/17 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{66}{17}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{66}{17} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{66}{17} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $66 \times 2 = 132$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 1 = 17$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{66}{17} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{132}{17}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{132}{17}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $132$ and $17$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{66}{17}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{132}{17}$

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