What is 12/24 Divided By 4/2

Solving $\frac{12}{24}\div\frac{4}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{24} \div \frac{4}{2} = \frac{12}{24} \times \frac{2}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 2 = 24$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 4 = 96$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{24} \times \frac{4}{2} = \frac{24}{96}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{24}{96}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $24$ and $96$. The GCD of $24$ and $96$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{24 \div 24}{96 \div 24} = \frac{1}{4}$

Answer $\frac{12}{24}\div\frac{4}{2} = \frac{1}{4}$

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