What is 28/12 Divided By 3/1

Solving $\frac{28}{12}\div\frac{3}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{12} \div \frac{3}{1} = \frac{28}{12} \times \frac{1}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 1 = 28$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 3 = 36$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{12} \times \frac{3}{1} = \frac{28}{36}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{28}{36}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $28$ and $36$. The GCD of $28$ and $36$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{28 \div 4}{36 \div 4} = \frac{7}{9}$

Answer $\frac{28}{12}\div\frac{3}{1} = \frac{7}{9}$

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