What is 38/12 Divided By 6/1

Solving $\frac{38}{12}\div\frac{6}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{38}{12} \div \frac{6}{1} = \frac{38}{12} \times \frac{1}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $38 \times 1 = 38$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 6 = 72$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{38}{12} \times \frac{6}{1} = \frac{38}{72}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{38}{72}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $38$ and $72$. The GCD of $38$ and $72$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{38 \div 2}{72 \div 2} = \frac{19}{36}$

Answer $\frac{38}{12}\div\frac{6}{1} = \frac{19}{36}$

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