What is 12/28 Divided By 6/9

Solving $\frac{12}{28}\div\frac{6}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{28} \div \frac{6}{9} = \frac{12}{28} \times \frac{9}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 9 = 108$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 6 = 168$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{28} \times \frac{6}{9} = \frac{108}{168}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{108}{168}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $108$ and $168$. The GCD of $108$ and $168$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{108 \div 12}{168 \div 12} = \frac{9}{14}$

Answer $\frac{12}{28}\div\frac{6}{9} = \frac{9}{14}$

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