What is 12/98 Divided By 3/9

Solving $\frac{12}{98}\div\frac{3}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{98} \div \frac{3}{9} = \frac{12}{98} \times \frac{9}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 9 = 108$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 3 = 294$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{98} \times \frac{3}{9} = \frac{108}{294}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{108}{294}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $108$ and $294$. The GCD of $108$ and $294$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{108 \div 6}{294 \div 6} = \frac{18}{49}$

Answer $\frac{12}{98}\div\frac{3}{9} = \frac{18}{49}$

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