What is 72/99 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{72}{99}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{99} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{72}{99} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 2 = 144$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 1 = 99$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{99} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{144}{99}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{144}{99}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $144$ and $99$. The GCD of $144$ and $99$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{144 \div 9}{99 \div 9} = \frac{16}{11}$

Answer $\frac{72}{99}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{16}{11}$

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