What is 12/99 Divided By 3/9

Solving $\frac{12}{99}\div\frac{3}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{99} \div \frac{3}{9} = \frac{12}{99} \times \frac{9}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 9 = 108$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 3 = 297$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{99} \times \frac{3}{9} = \frac{108}{297}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{108}{297}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $108$ and $297$. The GCD of $108$ and $297$ is $27$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{108 \div 27}{297 \div 27} = \frac{4}{11}$

Answer $\frac{12}{99}\div\frac{3}{9} = \frac{4}{11}$

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