What is 12/74 Divided By 9/1

Solving $\frac{12}{74}\div\frac{9}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{74} \div \frac{9}{1} = \frac{12}{74} \times \frac{1}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 1 = 12$
• Multiply the Denominators: $74 \times 9 = 666$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{74} \times \frac{9}{1} = \frac{12}{666}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{12}{666}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $12$ and $666$. The GCD of $12$ and $666$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{12 \div 6}{666 \div 6} = \frac{2}{111}$

Answer $\frac{12}{74}\div\frac{9}{1} = \frac{2}{111}$

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