What is 12/81 Divided By 5/6

Solving $\frac{12}{81}\div\frac{5}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{81} \div \frac{5}{6} = \frac{12}{81} \times \frac{6}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 6 = 72$
• Multiply the Denominators: $81 \times 5 = 405$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{81} \times \frac{5}{6} = \frac{72}{405}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{72}{405}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $72$ and $405$. The GCD of $72$ and $405$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{72 \div 9}{405 \div 9} = \frac{8}{45}$

Answer $\frac{12}{81}\div\frac{5}{6} = \frac{8}{45}$

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