What is 12/52 Divided By 9/1

Solving $\frac{12}{52}\div\frac{9}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{52} \div \frac{9}{1} = \frac{12}{52} \times \frac{1}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 1 = 12$
• Multiply the Denominators: $52 \times 9 = 468$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{52} \times \frac{9}{1} = \frac{12}{468}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{12}{468}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $12$ and $468$. The GCD of $12$ and $468$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{12 \div 12}{468 \div 12} = \frac{1}{39}$

Answer $\frac{12}{52}\div\frac{9}{1} = \frac{1}{39}$

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