What is 12/76 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{12}{76}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{76} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{12}{76} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 7 = 84$
• Multiply the Denominators: $76 \times 8 = 608$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{76} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{84}{608}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{84}{608}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $84$ and $608$. The GCD of $84$ and $608$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{84 \div 4}{608 \div 4} = \frac{21}{152}$

Answer $\frac{12}{76}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{21}{152}$

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