What is 12/42 Divided By 3/6

Solving $\frac{12}{42}\div\frac{3}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{42} \div \frac{3}{6} = \frac{12}{42} \times \frac{6}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 6 = 72$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 3 = 126$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{42} \times \frac{3}{6} = \frac{72}{126}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{72}{126}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $72$ and $126$. The GCD of $72$ and $126$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{72 \div 18}{126 \div 18} = \frac{4}{7}$

Answer $\frac{12}{42}\div\frac{3}{6} = \frac{4}{7}$

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