What is 12/42 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{12}{42}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{42} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{12}{42} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 2 = 24$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 1 = 42$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{42} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{24}{42}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{24}{42}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $24$ and $42$. The GCD of $24$ and $42$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{24 \div 6}{42 \div 6} = \frac{4}{7}$

Answer $\frac{12}{42}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{4}{7}$

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