What is 74/99 Divided By 2/1

Solving $\frac{74}{99}\div\frac{2}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{74}{99} \div \frac{2}{1} = \frac{74}{99} \times \frac{1}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $74 \times 1 = 74$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 2 = 198$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{74}{99} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{74}{198}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{74}{198}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $74$ and $198$. The GCD of $74$ and $198$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{74 \div 2}{198 \div 2} = \frac{37}{99}$

Answer $\frac{74}{99}\div\frac{2}{1} = \frac{37}{99}$

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