What is 12/48 Divided By 6/1

Solving $\frac{12}{48}\div\frac{6}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{48} \div \frac{6}{1} = \frac{12}{48} \times \frac{1}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 1 = 12$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 6 = 288$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{48} \times \frac{6}{1} = \frac{12}{288}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{12}{288}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $12$ and $288$. The GCD of $12$ and $288$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{12 \div 12}{288 \div 12} = \frac{1}{24}$

Answer $\frac{12}{48}\div\frac{6}{1} = \frac{1}{24}$

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