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What is 2/4 divided by 1/4

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Answer:


= (2)/(4) / (1)/(4)

find reciprocal of ¼:


= (2)/(4) * (4)/(1) \\ \\ = (2)/(1) \\ \\ = 2

User William Gross
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Answer:

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Explanation:

the first step is to change the sign from a division sign to a multiplication sign and when you change the sign you also have to swap one side by placing the numerator down and the denominator up

2/4÷1/4

2/4×4/1

8/4

2

I hope this helps

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