Find the result of the division and simplify your answer.

2
8
÷ 12
A.
1
14
B.
1
48
C.
1
18
D.
1
4
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2
8
 ÷   12

This can be written as:

2
8
 ÷ 
12
1

Dividing a fraction by a whole number is same as multiplying by its reciprocal.

2
8
 ÷ 
12
1
 = 
2
8
 × 
1
12

Now to multiply fractions, multiply the numerators with each other and the denominators with each other.

2
8
 × 
1
12
 = 
2 × 1
8 × 12
 = 
2
96

Now, simplify:

2
96
 = 
2 ÷ 2
96 ÷ 2
 = 
1
48
So,
2
8
 ÷   12  = 
1
48

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Grade
5
Theme
Fractions
Passing score
80%

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