What is 24/72 Divided By 4/2

Solving $\frac{24}{72}\div\frac{4}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{72} \div \frac{4}{2} = \frac{24}{72} \times \frac{2}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 2 = 48$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 4 = 288$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{72} \times \frac{4}{2} = \frac{48}{288}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{48}{288}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $48$ and $288$. The GCD of $48$ and $288$ is $48$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{48 \div 48}{288 \div 48} = \frac{1}{6}$

Answer $\frac{24}{72}\div\frac{4}{2} = \frac{1}{6}$

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