What is 99/85 Divided By 2/4

Solving $\frac{99}{85}\div\frac{2}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{85} \div \frac{2}{4} = \frac{99}{85} \times \frac{4}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 4 = 396$
• Multiply the Denominators: $85 \times 2 = 170$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{85} \times \frac{2}{4} = \frac{396}{170}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{396}{170}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $396$ and $170$. The GCD of $396$ and $170$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{396 \div 2}{170 \div 2} = \frac{198}{85}$

Answer $\frac{99}{85}\div\frac{2}{4} = \frac{198}{85}$

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