What is 12/76 Divided By 6/1

Solving $\frac{12}{76}\div\frac{6}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{76} \div \frac{6}{1} = \frac{12}{76} \times \frac{1}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 1 = 12$
• Multiply the Denominators: $76 \times 6 = 456$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{76} \times \frac{6}{1} = \frac{12}{456}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{12}{456}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $12$ and $456$. The GCD of $12$ and $456$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{12 \div 12}{456 \div 12} = \frac{1}{38}$

Answer $\frac{12}{76}\div\frac{6}{1} = \frac{1}{38}$

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