What is 43/18 Divided By 4/2

Solving $\frac{43}{18}\div\frac{4}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{43}{18} \div \frac{4}{2} = \frac{43}{18} \times \frac{2}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $43 \times 2 = 86$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 4 = 72$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{43}{18} \times \frac{4}{2} = \frac{86}{72}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{86}{72}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $86$ and $72$. The GCD of $86$ and $72$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{86 \div 2}{72 \div 2} = \frac{43}{36}$

Answer $\frac{43}{18}\div\frac{4}{2} = \frac{43}{36}$

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