What is 12/28 Divided By 2/7

Solving $\frac{12}{28}\div\frac{2}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{28} \div \frac{2}{7} = \frac{12}{28} \times \frac{7}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 7 = 84$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 2 = 56$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{28} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{84}{56}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{84}{56}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $84$ and $56$. The GCD of $84$ and $56$ is $28$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{84 \div 28}{56 \div 28} = \frac{3}{2}$

Answer $\frac{12}{28}\div\frac{2}{7} = \frac{3}{2}$

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