What is 89/66 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{89}{66}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{89}{66} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{89}{66} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $89 \times 2 = 178$
• Multiply the Denominators: $66 \times 1 = 66$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{89}{66} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{178}{66}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{178}{66}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $178$ and $66$. The GCD of $178$ and $66$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{178 \div 2}{66 \div 2} = \frac{89}{33}$

Answer $\frac{89}{66}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{89}{33}$

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