What is 12/91 Divided By 2/6

Solving $\frac{12}{91}\div\frac{2}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{91} \div \frac{2}{6} = \frac{12}{91} \times \frac{6}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 6 = 72$
• Multiply the Denominators: $91 \times 2 = 182$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{91} \times \frac{2}{6} = \frac{72}{182}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{72}{182}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $72$ and $182$. The GCD of $72$ and $182$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{72 \div 2}{182 \div 2} = \frac{36}{91}$

Answer $\frac{12}{91}\div\frac{2}{6} = \frac{36}{91}$

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