What is 12/35 Divided By 2/3

Solving $\frac{12}{35}\div\frac{2}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{35} \div \frac{2}{3} = \frac{12}{35} \times \frac{3}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 3 = 36$
• Multiply the Denominators: $35 \times 2 = 70$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{35} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{36}{70}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{36}{70}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $36$ and $70$. The GCD of $36$ and $70$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{36 \div 2}{70 \div 2} = \frac{18}{35}$

Answer $\frac{12}{35}\div\frac{2}{3} = \frac{18}{35}$

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