What is 12/42 Divided By 6/9

Solving $\frac{12}{42}\div\frac{6}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{42} \div \frac{6}{9} = \frac{12}{42} \times \frac{9}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 9 = 108$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 6 = 252$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{42} \times \frac{6}{9} = \frac{108}{252}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{108}{252}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $108$ and $252$. The GCD of $108$ and $252$ is $36$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{108 \div 36}{252 \div 36} = \frac{3}{7}$

Answer $\frac{12}{42}\div\frac{6}{9} = \frac{3}{7}$

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