What is 61/88 Divided By 2/4

Solving $\frac{61}{88}\div\frac{2}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{61}{88} \div \frac{2}{4} = \frac{61}{88} \times \frac{4}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $61 \times 4 = 244$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 2 = 176$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{61}{88} \times \frac{2}{4} = \frac{244}{176}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{244}{176}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $244$ and $176$. The GCD of $244$ and $176$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{244 \div 4}{176 \div 4} = \frac{61}{44}$

Answer $\frac{61}{88}\div\frac{2}{4} = \frac{61}{44}$

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