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Simplify the answer. Enter your answers. 2/4 ÷ 12 = 2/4 × 1/12 = 2/48 = ?

Simplify the answer. Enter your answers.
2/4 ÷ 12 = 2/4 × 1/12 = 2/48 = ? ?

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Quizzma TeamFebruary 10, 2026

To simplify ( frac{2}{48} ):

1. Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator (2) and the denominator (48). The GCD is 2.
2. Divide both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD:

[

frac{2 div 2}{48 div 2} = frac{1}{24}

]

So, the simplified answer is ( frac{1}{24} ).

This process involves dividing both parts of the fraction by the same number, which helps reduce it to its simplest form. If you need further assistance with fractions or more examples, feel free to check out our extended services page!