What is 12/22 Divided By 5/2

Solving $\frac{12}{22}\div\frac{5}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{22} \div \frac{5}{2} = \frac{12}{22} \times \frac{2}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 2 = 24$
• Multiply the Denominators: $22 \times 5 = 110$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{22} \times \frac{5}{2} = \frac{24}{110}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{24}{110}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $24$ and $110$. The GCD of $24$ and $110$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{24 \div 2}{110 \div 2} = \frac{12}{55}$

Answer $\frac{12}{22}\div\frac{5}{2} = \frac{12}{55}$

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