What is 12/43 Divided By 3/7

Solving $\frac{12}{43}\div\frac{3}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{43} \div \frac{3}{7} = \frac{12}{43} \times \frac{7}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 7 = 84$
• Multiply the Denominators: $43 \times 3 = 129$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{43} \times \frac{3}{7} = \frac{84}{129}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{84}{129}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $84$ and $129$. The GCD of $84$ and $129$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{84 \div 3}{129 \div 3} = \frac{28}{43}$

Answer $\frac{12}{43}\div\frac{3}{7} = \frac{28}{43}$

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