What is 12/61 Divided By 8/3

Solving $\frac{12}{61}\div\frac{8}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{61} \div \frac{8}{3} = \frac{12}{61} \times \frac{3}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 3 = 36$
• Multiply the Denominators: $61 \times 8 = 488$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{61} \times \frac{8}{3} = \frac{36}{488}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{36}{488}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $36$ and $488$. The GCD of $36$ and $488$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{36 \div 4}{488 \div 4} = \frac{9}{122}$

Answer $\frac{12}{61}\div\frac{8}{3} = \frac{9}{122}$

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