What is 46/12 Divided By 1/2

Answer: 4612÷12\frac{46}{12}\div\frac{1}{2} = 233\frac{23}{3}

Solving 4612÷12\frac{46}{12}\div\frac{1}{2}

  • Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

4612÷12=4612×21\frac{46}{12} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{46}{12} \times \frac{2}{1}

  • Multiply the Numerators: 46×2=9246 \times 2 = 92
  • Multiply the Denominators: 12×1=1212 \times 1 = 12
  • Form the New Fraction: 4612×12=9212\frac{46}{12} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{92}{12}

Let's Simplify 9212\frac{92}{12}

  • Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 9292 and 1212. The GCD of 9292 and 1212 is 44.
  • Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:92÷412÷4=233\frac{92 \div 4}{12 \div 4} = \frac{23}{3}

Answer 4612÷12=233\frac{46}{12}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{23}{3}


The following animation demonstrates the divide-by,

©AskMathGuru
Need support for a different topic or want to share a feedback? Write to us and we'll work on adding it. Be a part of our progress!