What is 12/19 Divided By 4/1

Solving $\frac{12}{19}\div\frac{4}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{19} \div \frac{4}{1} = \frac{12}{19} \times \frac{1}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 1 = 12$
• Multiply the Denominators: $19 \times 4 = 76$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{19} \times \frac{4}{1} = \frac{12}{76}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{12}{76}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $12$ and $76$. The GCD of $12$ and $76$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{12 \div 4}{76 \div 4} = \frac{3}{19}$

Answer $\frac{12}{19}\div\frac{4}{1} = \frac{3}{19}$

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