What is 12/70 Divided By 7/9

Solving $\frac{12}{70}\div\frac{7}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{70} \div \frac{7}{9} = \frac{12}{70} \times \frac{9}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 9 = 108$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 7 = 490$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{70} \times \frac{7}{9} = \frac{108}{490}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{108}{490}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $108$ and $490$. The GCD of $108$ and $490$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{108 \div 2}{490 \div 2} = \frac{54}{245}$

Answer $\frac{12}{70}\div\frac{7}{9} = \frac{54}{245}$

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