What is 12/19 Divided By 9/2

Solving $\frac{12}{19}\div\frac{9}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{19} \div \frac{9}{2} = \frac{12}{19} \times \frac{2}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 2 = 24$
• Multiply the Denominators: $19 \times 9 = 171$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{19} \times \frac{9}{2} = \frac{24}{171}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{24}{171}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $24$ and $171$. The GCD of $24$ and $171$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{24 \div 3}{171 \div 3} = \frac{8}{57}$

Answer $\frac{12}{19}\div\frac{9}{2} = \frac{8}{57}$

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