What is 62/24 Divided By 2/1

Solving $\frac{62}{24}\div\frac{2}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{62}{24} \div \frac{2}{1} = \frac{62}{24} \times \frac{1}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $62 \times 1 = 62$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 2 = 48$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{62}{24} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{62}{48}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{62}{48}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $62$ and $48$. The GCD of $62$ and $48$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{62 \div 2}{48 \div 2} = \frac{31}{24}$

Answer $\frac{62}{24}\div\frac{2}{1} = \frac{31}{24}$

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