What is 12/24 Divided By 9/6

Solving $\frac{12}{24}\div\frac{9}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{24} \div \frac{9}{6} = \frac{12}{24} \times \frac{6}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 6 = 72$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 9 = 216$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{24} \times \frac{9}{6} = \frac{72}{216}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{72}{216}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $72$ and $216$. The GCD of $72$ and $216$ is $72$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{72 \div 72}{216 \div 72} = \frac{1}{3}$

Answer $\frac{12}{24}\div\frac{9}{6} = \frac{1}{3}$

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