What is 12/61 Divided By 9/1

Solving $\frac{12}{61}\div\frac{9}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{61} \div \frac{9}{1} = \frac{12}{61} \times \frac{1}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 1 = 12$
• Multiply the Denominators: $61 \times 9 = 549$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{61} \times \frac{9}{1} = \frac{12}{549}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{12}{549}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $12$ and $549$. The GCD of $12$ and $549$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{12 \div 3}{549 \div 3} = \frac{4}{183}$

Answer $\frac{12}{61}\div\frac{9}{1} = \frac{4}{183}$

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