What is 88/75 Divided By 2/1

Solving $\frac{88}{75}\div\frac{2}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{88}{75} \div \frac{2}{1} = \frac{88}{75} \times \frac{1}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $88 \times 1 = 88$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 2 = 150$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{88}{75} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{88}{150}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{88}{150}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $88$ and $150$. The GCD of $88$ and $150$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{88 \div 2}{150 \div 2} = \frac{44}{75}$

Answer $\frac{88}{75}\div\frac{2}{1} = \frac{44}{75}$

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