What is 99/24 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{99}{24}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{24} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{99}{24} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 2 = 198$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 1 = 24$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{24} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{198}{24}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{198}{24}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $198$ and $24$. The GCD of $198$ and $24$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{198 \div 6}{24 \div 6} = \frac{33}{4}$

Answer $\frac{99}{24}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{33}{4}$

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