What is 12/76 Divided By 4/2

Solving $\frac{12}{76}\div\frac{4}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{76} \div \frac{4}{2} = \frac{12}{76} \times \frac{2}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 2 = 24$
• Multiply the Denominators: $76 \times 4 = 304$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{76} \times \frac{4}{2} = \frac{24}{304}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{24}{304}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $24$ and $304$. The GCD of $24$ and $304$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{24 \div 8}{304 \div 8} = \frac{3}{38}$

Answer $\frac{12}{76}\div\frac{4}{2} = \frac{3}{38}$

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