What is 99/50 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{99}{50}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{50} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{99}{50} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 2 = 198$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 1 = 50$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{50} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{198}{50}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{198}{50}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $198$ and $50$. The GCD of $198$ and $50$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{198 \div 2}{50 \div 2} = \frac{99}{25}$

Answer $\frac{99}{50}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{99}{25}$

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