What is 43/12 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{43}{12}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{43}{12} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{43}{12} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $43 \times 9 = 387$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 8 = 96$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{43}{12} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{387}{96}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{387}{96}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $387$ and $96$. The GCD of $387$ and $96$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{387 \div 3}{96 \div 3} = \frac{129}{32}$

Answer $\frac{43}{12}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{129}{32}$

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