What is 12/22 Divided By 3/1

Solving $\frac{12}{22}\div\frac{3}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{22} \div \frac{3}{1} = \frac{12}{22} \times \frac{1}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 1 = 12$
• Multiply the Denominators: $22 \times 3 = 66$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{22} \times \frac{3}{1} = \frac{12}{66}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{12}{66}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $12$ and $66$. The GCD of $12$ and $66$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{12 \div 6}{66 \div 6} = \frac{2}{11}$

Answer $\frac{12}{22}\div\frac{3}{1} = \frac{2}{11}$

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