What is 12/27 Divided By 7/4

Solving $\frac{12}{27}\div\frac{7}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{27} \div \frac{7}{4} = \frac{12}{27} \times \frac{4}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 4 = 48$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 7 = 189$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{27} \times \frac{7}{4} = \frac{48}{189}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{48}{189}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $48$ and $189$. The GCD of $48$ and $189$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{48 \div 3}{189 \div 3} = \frac{16}{63}$

Answer $\frac{12}{27}\div\frac{7}{4} = \frac{16}{63}$

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