What is 12/22 Divided By 4/9

Solving $\frac{12}{22}\div\frac{4}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{22} \div \frac{4}{9} = \frac{12}{22} \times \frac{9}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 9 = 108$
• Multiply the Denominators: $22 \times 4 = 88$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{22} \times \frac{4}{9} = \frac{108}{88}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{108}{88}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $108$ and $88$. The GCD of $108$ and $88$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{108 \div 4}{88 \div 4} = \frac{27}{22}$

Answer $\frac{12}{22}\div\frac{4}{9} = \frac{27}{22}$

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