What is 12/63 Divided By 3/1

Solving $\frac{12}{63}\div\frac{3}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{63} \div \frac{3}{1} = \frac{12}{63} \times \frac{1}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 1 = 12$
• Multiply the Denominators: $63 \times 3 = 189$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{63} \times \frac{3}{1} = \frac{12}{189}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{12}{189}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $12$ and $189$. The GCD of $12$ and $189$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{12 \div 3}{189 \div 3} = \frac{4}{63}$

Answer $\frac{12}{63}\div\frac{3}{1} = \frac{4}{63}$

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