What is 12/72 Divided By 7/1

Solving $\frac{12}{72}\div\frac{7}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{72} \div \frac{7}{1} = \frac{12}{72} \times \frac{1}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 1 = 12$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 7 = 504$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{72} \times \frac{7}{1} = \frac{12}{504}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{12}{504}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $12$ and $504$. The GCD of $12$ and $504$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{12 \div 12}{504 \div 12} = \frac{1}{42}$

Answer $\frac{12}{72}\div\frac{7}{1} = \frac{1}{42}$

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