What is 18/12 Divided By 3/1

Solving $\frac{18}{12}\div\frac{3}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{12} \div \frac{3}{1} = \frac{18}{12} \times \frac{1}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 1 = 18$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 3 = 36$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{12} \times \frac{3}{1} = \frac{18}{36}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{18}{36}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $18$ and $36$. The GCD of $18$ and $36$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{18 \div 18}{36 \div 18} = \frac{1}{2}$

Answer $\frac{18}{12}\div\frac{3}{1} = \frac{1}{2}$

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