What is 12/61 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{12}{61}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{61} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{12}{61} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 7 = 84$
• Multiply the Denominators: $61 \times 8 = 488$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{61} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{84}{488}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{84}{488}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $84$ and $488$. The GCD of $84$ and $488$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{84 \div 4}{488 \div 4} = \frac{21}{122}$

Answer $\frac{12}{61}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{21}{122}$

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