What is 12/70 Divided By 3/6

Solving $\frac{12}{70}\div\frac{3}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{70} \div \frac{3}{6} = \frac{12}{70} \times \frac{6}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 6 = 72$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 3 = 210$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{70} \times \frac{3}{6} = \frac{72}{210}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{72}{210}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $72$ and $210$. The GCD of $72$ and $210$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{72 \div 6}{210 \div 6} = \frac{12}{35}$

Answer $\frac{12}{70}\div\frac{3}{6} = \frac{12}{35}$

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