What is 12/91 Divided By 5/7

Solving $\frac{12}{91}\div\frac{5}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{91} \div \frac{5}{7} = \frac{12}{91} \times \frac{7}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 7 = 84$
• Multiply the Denominators: $91 \times 5 = 455$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{91} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{84}{455}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{84}{455}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $84$ and $455$. The GCD of $84$ and $455$ is $7$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{84 \div 7}{455 \div 7} = \frac{12}{65}$

Answer $\frac{12}{91}\div\frac{5}{7} = \frac{12}{65}$

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