What is 12/57 Divided By 6/1

Solving $\frac{12}{57}\div\frac{6}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{57} \div \frac{6}{1} = \frac{12}{57} \times \frac{1}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 1 = 12$
• Multiply the Denominators: $57 \times 6 = 342$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{57} \times \frac{6}{1} = \frac{12}{342}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{12}{342}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $12$ and $342$. The GCD of $12$ and $342$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{12 \div 6}{342 \div 6} = \frac{2}{57}$

Answer $\frac{12}{57}\div\frac{6}{1} = \frac{2}{57}$

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