What is 66/99 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{66}{99}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{66}{99} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{66}{99} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $66 \times 2 = 132$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 1 = 99$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{66}{99} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{132}{99}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{132}{99}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $132$ and $99$. The GCD of $132$ and $99$ is $33$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{132 \div 33}{99 \div 33} = \frac{4}{3}$

Answer $\frac{66}{99}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{4}{3}$

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