Basic Math Examples

$\frac{4}{2}$

Step 1

To find the reciprocal, divide $1$ by the number given.

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

Step 2

Cancel the common factor of $4$ and $2$ .

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Step 2.1

Factor $2$ out of $4$ .

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

Step 2.2

Cancel the common factors.

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Step 2.2.1

Factor $2$ out of $2$ .

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

Step 2.2.2

Cancel the common factor.

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

Step 2.2.3

Rewrite the expression.

$\frac{1}{\frac{2}{1}}$

Step 2.2.4

Divide $2$ by $1$ .

$\frac{1}{2}$