What is 12/66 Divided By 4/1

Solving $\frac{12}{66}\div\frac{4}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{66} \div \frac{4}{1} = \frac{12}{66} \times \frac{1}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 1 = 12$
• Multiply the Denominators: $66 \times 4 = 264$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{66} \times \frac{4}{1} = \frac{12}{264}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{12}{264}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $12$ and $264$. The GCD of $12$ and $264$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{12 \div 12}{264 \div 12} = \frac{1}{22}$

Answer $\frac{12}{66}\div\frac{4}{1} = \frac{1}{22}$

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