What is 66/34 Divided By 2/1

Solving $\frac{66}{34}\div\frac{2}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{66}{34} \div \frac{2}{1} = \frac{66}{34} \times \frac{1}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $66 \times 1 = 66$
• Multiply the Denominators: $34 \times 2 = 68$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{66}{34} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{66}{68}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{66}{68}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $66$ and $68$. The GCD of $66$ and $68$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{66 \div 2}{68 \div 2} = \frac{33}{34}$

Answer $\frac{66}{34}\div\frac{2}{1} = \frac{33}{34}$

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