What is 24/76 Divided By 2/1

Solving $\frac{24}{76}\div\frac{2}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{76} \div \frac{2}{1} = \frac{24}{76} \times \frac{1}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 1 = 24$
• Multiply the Denominators: $76 \times 2 = 152$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{76} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{24}{152}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{24}{152}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $24$ and $152$. The GCD of $24$ and $152$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{24 \div 8}{152 \div 8} = \frac{3}{19}$

Answer $\frac{24}{76}\div\frac{2}{1} = \frac{3}{19}$

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