What is 24/12 Divided By 3/6

Solving $\frac{24}{12}\div\frac{3}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{12} \div \frac{3}{6} = \frac{24}{12} \times \frac{6}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 6 = 144$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 3 = 36$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{12} \times \frac{3}{6} = \frac{144}{36}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{144}{36}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $144$ and $36$. The GCD of $144$ and $36$ is $36$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{144 \div 36}{36 \div 36} = \frac{4}{1}$

Answer $\frac{24}{12}\div\frac{3}{6} = \frac{4}{1}$

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