What is 12/45 Divided By 6/1

Solving $\frac{12}{45}\div\frac{6}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{45} \div \frac{6}{1} = \frac{12}{45} \times \frac{1}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 1 = 12$
• Multiply the Denominators: $45 \times 6 = 270$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{45} \times \frac{6}{1} = \frac{12}{270}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{12}{270}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $12$ and $270$. The GCD of $12$ and $270$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{12 \div 6}{270 \div 6} = \frac{2}{45}$

Answer $\frac{12}{45}\div\frac{6}{1} = \frac{2}{45}$

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