What is 12/28 Divided By 7/2

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

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

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

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 2 = 24$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 7 = 196$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{28} \times \frac{7}{2} = \frac{24}{196}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{24}{196}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $24$ and $196$. The GCD of $24$ and $196$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{24 \div 4}{196 \div 4} = \frac{6}{49}$

Answer $\frac{12}{28}\div\frac{7}{2} = \frac{6}{49}$

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