What is 12/74 Divided By 4/3

Solving $\frac{12}{74}\div\frac{4}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{74} \div \frac{4}{3} = \frac{12}{74} \times \frac{3}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 3 = 36$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 4 = 296$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{74} \times \frac{4}{3} = \frac{36}{296}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{36}{296}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $36$ and $296$. The GCD of $36$ and $296$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{36 \div 4}{296 \div 4} = \frac{9}{74}$

Answer $\frac{12}{74}\div\frac{4}{3} = \frac{9}{74}$

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