What is 34/12 Divided By 4/2

Solving $\frac{34}{12}\div\frac{4}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{34}{12} \div \frac{4}{2} = \frac{34}{12} \times \frac{2}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $34 \times 2 = 68$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 4 = 48$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{34}{12} \times \frac{4}{2} = \frac{68}{48}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{68}{48}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $68$ and $48$. The GCD of $68$ and $48$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{68 \div 4}{48 \div 4} = \frac{17}{12}$

Answer $\frac{34}{12}\div\frac{4}{2} = \frac{17}{12}$

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