What is 12/75 Divided By 2/4

Solving $\frac{12}{75}\div\frac{2}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{75} \div \frac{2}{4} = \frac{12}{75} \times \frac{4}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 4 = 48$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 2 = 150$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{75} \times \frac{2}{4} = \frac{48}{150}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{48}{150}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $48$ and $150$. The GCD of $48$ and $150$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{48 \div 6}{150 \div 6} = \frac{8}{25}$

Answer $\frac{12}{75}\div\frac{2}{4} = \frac{8}{25}$

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