What is 12/72 Divided By 4/8

Solving $\frac{12}{72}\div\frac{4}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{72} \div \frac{4}{8} = \frac{12}{72} \times \frac{8}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 8 = 96$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 4 = 288$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{72} \times \frac{4}{8} = \frac{96}{288}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{96}{288}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $96$ and $288$. The GCD of $96$ and $288$ is $96$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{96 \div 96}{288 \div 96} = \frac{1}{3}$

Answer $\frac{12}{72}\div\frac{4}{8} = \frac{1}{3}$

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