What is 12/22 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{12}{22}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{22} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{12}{22} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 8 = 96$
• Multiply the Denominators: $22 \times 2 = 44$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{22} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{96}{44}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{96}{44}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $96$ and $44$. The GCD of $96$ and $44$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{96 \div 4}{44 \div 4} = \frac{24}{11}$

Answer $\frac{12}{22}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{24}{11}$

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