What is 24/12 Divided By 6/2

Solving $\frac{24}{12}\div\frac{6}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{12} \div \frac{6}{2} = \frac{24}{12} \times \frac{2}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 2 = 48$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 6 = 72$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{12} \times \frac{6}{2} = \frac{48}{72}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{48}{72}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $48$ and $72$. The GCD of $48$ and $72$ is $24$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{48 \div 24}{72 \div 24} = \frac{2}{3}$

Answer $\frac{24}{12}\div\frac{6}{2} = \frac{2}{3}$

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