What is 12/61 Divided By 2/4

Solving $\frac{12}{61}\div\frac{2}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{61} \div \frac{2}{4} = \frac{12}{61} \times \frac{4}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 4 = 48$
• Multiply the Denominators: $61 \times 2 = 122$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{61} \times \frac{2}{4} = \frac{48}{122}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{48}{122}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $48$ and $122$. The GCD of $48$ and $122$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{48 \div 2}{122 \div 2} = \frac{24}{61}$

Answer $\frac{12}{61}\div\frac{2}{4} = \frac{24}{61}$

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