What is 85/99 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{85}{99}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{99} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{85}{99} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 2 = 170$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 1 = 99$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{99} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{170}{99}$

Simplify - Since $\frac{170}{99}$​ is already in its simplest form (there are no common factors between $170$ and $99$ other than $1$), this is the final answer.

Answer $\frac{85}{99}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{170}{99}$

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