What is 12/50 Divided By 7/6

Solving $\frac{12}{50}\div\frac{7}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{50} \div \frac{7}{6} = \frac{12}{50} \times \frac{6}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 6 = 72$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 7 = 350$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{50} \times \frac{7}{6} = \frac{72}{350}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{72}{350}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $72$ and $350$. The GCD of $72$ and $350$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{72 \div 2}{350 \div 2} = \frac{36}{175}$

Answer $\frac{12}{50}\div\frac{7}{6} = \frac{36}{175}$

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