What is 12/46 Divided By 6/1

Solving $\frac{12}{46}\div\frac{6}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{46} \div \frac{6}{1} = \frac{12}{46} \times \frac{1}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 1 = 12$
• Multiply the Denominators: $46 \times 6 = 276$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{46} \times \frac{6}{1} = \frac{12}{276}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{12}{276}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $12$ and $276$. The GCD of $12$ and $276$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{12 \div 12}{276 \div 12} = \frac{1}{23}$

Answer $\frac{12}{46}\div\frac{6}{1} = \frac{1}{23}$

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