What is 39/12 Divided By 1/6

Solving $\frac{39}{12}\div\frac{1}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{39}{12} \div \frac{1}{6} = \frac{39}{12} \times \frac{6}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $39 \times 6 = 234$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 1 = 12$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{39}{12} \times \frac{1}{6} = \frac{234}{12}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{234}{12}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $234$ and $12$. The GCD of $234$ and $12$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{234 \div 6}{12 \div 6} = \frac{39}{2}$

Answer $\frac{39}{12}\div\frac{1}{6} = \frac{39}{2}$

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