Algebra Examples

$\frac{x}{2} \div \frac{x}{4}$

Step 1

To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal.

$\frac{x}{2} \cdot \frac{4}{x}$

Step 2

Cancel the common factor of $x$ .

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Step 2.1

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{x}{2} \cdot \frac{4}{x}$

Step 2.2

Rewrite the expression.

$\frac{1}{2} \cdot 4$

Step 3

Cancel the common factor of $2$ .

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Step 3.1

Factor $2$ out of $4$ .

$\frac{1}{2} \cdot (2 (2))$

Step 3.2

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{1}{2} \cdot (2 \cdot 2)$

Step 3.3

Rewrite the expression.

$2$