What is 12/35 Divided By 4/6

Solving $\frac{12}{35}\div\frac{4}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{35} \div \frac{4}{6} = \frac{12}{35} \times \frac{6}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 6 = 72$
• Multiply the Denominators: $35 \times 4 = 140$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{35} \times \frac{4}{6} = \frac{72}{140}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{72}{140}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $72$ and $140$. The GCD of $72$ and $140$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{72 \div 4}{140 \div 4} = \frac{18}{35}$

Answer $\frac{12}{35}\div\frac{4}{6} = \frac{18}{35}$

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