What is 12/54 Divided By 6/2

Solving $\frac{12}{54}\div\frac{6}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{54} \div \frac{6}{2} = \frac{12}{54} \times \frac{2}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 2 = 24$
• Multiply the Denominators: $54 \times 6 = 324$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{54} \times \frac{6}{2} = \frac{24}{324}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{24}{324}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $24$ and $324$. The GCD of $24$ and $324$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{24 \div 12}{324 \div 12} = \frac{2}{27}$

Answer $\frac{12}{54}\div\frac{6}{2} = \frac{2}{27}$

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