What is 24/74 Divided By 2/4

Solving $\frac{24}{74}\div\frac{2}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{74} \div \frac{2}{4} = \frac{24}{74} \times \frac{4}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 4 = 96$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 2 = 148$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{74} \times \frac{2}{4} = \frac{96}{148}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{96}{148}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $96$ and $148$. The GCD of $96$ and $148$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{96 \div 4}{148 \div 4} = \frac{24}{37}$

Answer $\frac{24}{74}\div\frac{2}{4} = \frac{24}{37}$

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