What is 66/61 Divided By 2/1

Solving $\frac{66}{61}\div\frac{2}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{66}{61} \div \frac{2}{1} = \frac{66}{61} \times \frac{1}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $66 \times 1 = 66$
• Multiply the Denominators: $61 \times 2 = 122$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{66}{61} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{66}{122}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{66}{122}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $66$ and $122$. The GCD of $66$ and $122$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{66 \div 2}{122 \div 2} = \frac{33}{61}$

Answer $\frac{66}{61}\div\frac{2}{1} = \frac{33}{61}$

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