What is 88/66 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{88}{66}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{66} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{88}{66} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 2 = 176$
• Multiply the Denominators: $66 \times 1 = 66$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{66} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{176}{66}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{176}{66}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $176$ and $66$. The GCD of $176$ and $66$ is $22$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{176 \div 22}{66 \div 22} = \frac{8}{3}$

Answer $\frac{88}{66}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{8}{3}$

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