What is 12/66 Divided By 2/3

Solving $\frac{12}{66}\div\frac{2}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{66} \div \frac{2}{3} = \frac{12}{66} \times \frac{3}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 3 = 36$
• Multiply the Denominators: $66 \times 2 = 132$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{66} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{36}{132}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{36}{132}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $36$ and $132$. The GCD of $36$ and $132$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{36 \div 12}{132 \div 12} = \frac{3}{11}$

Answer $\frac{12}{66}\div\frac{2}{3} = \frac{3}{11}$

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