What is 75/99 Divided By 2/1

Solving $\frac{75}{99}\div\frac{2}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{75}{99} \div \frac{2}{1} = \frac{75}{99} \times \frac{1}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $75 \times 1 = 75$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 2 = 198$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{75}{99} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{75}{198}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{75}{198}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $75$ and $198$. The GCD of $75$ and $198$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{75 \div 3}{198 \div 3} = \frac{25}{66}$

Answer $\frac{75}{99}\div\frac{2}{1} = \frac{25}{66}$

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