What is 24/52 Divided By 4/2

Solving $\frac{24}{52}\div\frac{4}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{52} \div \frac{4}{2} = \frac{24}{52} \times \frac{2}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 2 = 48$
• Multiply the Denominators: $52 \times 4 = 208$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{52} \times \frac{4}{2} = \frac{48}{208}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{48}{208}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $48$ and $208$. The GCD of $48$ and $208$ is $16$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{48 \div 16}{208 \div 16} = \frac{3}{13}$

Answer $\frac{24}{52}\div\frac{4}{2} = \frac{3}{13}$

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