What is 12/43 Divided By 9/7

Solving $\frac{12}{43}\div\frac{9}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{43} \div \frac{9}{7} = \frac{12}{43} \times \frac{7}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 7 = 84$
• Multiply the Denominators: $43 \times 9 = 387$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{43} \times \frac{9}{7} = \frac{84}{387}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{84}{387}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $84$ and $387$. The GCD of $84$ and $387$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{84 \div 3}{387 \div 3} = \frac{28}{129}$

Answer $\frac{12}{43}\div\frac{9}{7} = \frac{28}{129}$

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