What is 12/33 Divided By 7/1

Solving $\frac{12}{33}\div\frac{7}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{33} \div \frac{7}{1} = \frac{12}{33} \times \frac{1}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 1 = 12$
• Multiply the Denominators: $33 \times 7 = 231$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{33} \times \frac{7}{1} = \frac{12}{231}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{12}{231}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $12$ and $231$. The GCD of $12$ and $231$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{12 \div 3}{231 \div 3} = \frac{4}{77}$

Answer $\frac{12}{33}\div\frac{7}{1} = \frac{4}{77}$

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