What is 12/34 Divided By 4/9

Solving $\frac{12}{34}\div\frac{4}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{34} \div \frac{4}{9} = \frac{12}{34} \times \frac{9}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 9 = 108$
• Multiply the Denominators: $34 \times 4 = 136$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{34} \times \frac{4}{9} = \frac{108}{136}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{108}{136}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $108$ and $136$. The GCD of $108$ and $136$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{108 \div 4}{136 \div 4} = \frac{27}{34}$

Answer $\frac{12}{34}\div\frac{4}{9} = \frac{27}{34}$

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