What is 12/88 Divided By 9/3

Solving $\frac{12}{88}\div\frac{9}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{88} \div \frac{9}{3} = \frac{12}{88} \times \frac{3}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 3 = 36$
• Multiply the Denominators: $88 \times 9 = 792$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{88} \times \frac{9}{3} = \frac{36}{792}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{36}{792}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $36$ and $792$. The GCD of $36$ and $792$ is $36$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{36 \div 36}{792 \div 36} = \frac{1}{22}$

Answer $\frac{12}{88}\div\frac{9}{3} = \frac{1}{22}$

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