What is 12/76 Divided By 7/9

Solving $\frac{12}{76}\div\frac{7}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{76} \div \frac{7}{9} = \frac{12}{76} \times \frac{9}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 9 = 108$
• Multiply the Denominators: $76 \times 7 = 532$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{76} \times \frac{7}{9} = \frac{108}{532}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{108}{532}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $108$ and $532$. The GCD of $108$ and $532$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{108 \div 4}{532 \div 4} = \frac{27}{133}$

Answer $\frac{12}{76}\div\frac{7}{9} = \frac{27}{133}$

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