What is 12/89 Divided By 4/9

Solving $\frac{12}{89}\div\frac{4}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{89} \div \frac{4}{9} = \frac{12}{89} \times \frac{9}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 9 = 108$
• Multiply the Denominators: $89 \times 4 = 356$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{89} \times \frac{4}{9} = \frac{108}{356}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{108}{356}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $108$ and $356$. The GCD of $108$ and $356$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{108 \div 4}{356 \div 4} = \frac{27}{89}$

Answer $\frac{12}{89}\div\frac{4}{9} = \frac{27}{89}$

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