What is 12/46 Divided By 9/3

Solving $\frac{12}{46}\div\frac{9}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{46} \div \frac{9}{3} = \frac{12}{46} \times \frac{3}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 3 = 36$
• Multiply the Denominators: $46 \times 9 = 414$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{46} \times \frac{9}{3} = \frac{36}{414}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{36}{414}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $36$ and $414$. The GCD of $36$ and $414$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{36 \div 18}{414 \div 18} = \frac{2}{23}$

Answer $\frac{12}{46}\div\frac{9}{3} = \frac{2}{23}$

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