What is 12/48 Divided By 4/8

Solving $\frac{12}{48}\div\frac{4}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{48} \div \frac{4}{8} = \frac{12}{48} \times \frac{8}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 8 = 96$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 4 = 192$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{48} \times \frac{4}{8} = \frac{96}{192}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{96}{192}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $96$ and $192$. The GCD of $96$ and $192$ is $96$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{96 \div 96}{192 \div 96} = \frac{1}{2}$

Answer $\frac{12}{48}\div\frac{4}{8} = \frac{1}{2}$

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