What is 12/18 Divided By 7/4

Solving $\frac{12}{18}\div\frac{7}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{18} \div \frac{7}{4} = \frac{12}{18} \times \frac{4}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 4 = 48$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 7 = 126$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{18} \times \frac{7}{4} = \frac{48}{126}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{48}{126}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $48$ and $126$. The GCD of $48$ and $126$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{48 \div 6}{126 \div 6} = \frac{8}{21}$

Answer $\frac{12}{18}\div\frac{7}{4} = \frac{8}{21}$

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