What is 61/62 Divided By 1/4

Solving $\frac{61}{62}\div\frac{1}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{61}{62} \div \frac{1}{4} = \frac{61}{62} \times \frac{4}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $61 \times 4 = 244$
• Multiply the Denominators: $62 \times 1 = 62$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{61}{62} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{244}{62}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{244}{62}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $244$ and $62$. The GCD of $244$ and $62$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{244 \div 2}{62 \div 2} = \frac{122}{31}$

Answer $\frac{61}{62}\div\frac{1}{4} = \frac{122}{31}$

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