What is 61/24 Divided By 6/2

Solving $\frac{61}{24}\div\frac{6}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{61}{24} \div \frac{6}{2} = \frac{61}{24} \times \frac{2}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $61 \times 2 = 122$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 6 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{61}{24} \times \frac{6}{2} = \frac{122}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{122}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $122$ and $144$. The GCD of $122$ and $144$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{122 \div 2}{144 \div 2} = \frac{61}{72}$

Answer $\frac{61}{24}\div\frac{6}{2} = \frac{61}{72}$

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