What is 46/12 Divided By 8/6

Solving $\frac{46}{12}\div\frac{8}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{46}{12} \div \frac{8}{6} = \frac{46}{12} \times \frac{6}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $46 \times 6 = 276$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 8 = 96$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{46}{12} \times \frac{8}{6} = \frac{276}{96}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{276}{96}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $276$ and $96$. The GCD of $276$ and $96$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{276 \div 12}{96 \div 12} = \frac{23}{8}$

Answer $\frac{46}{12}\div\frac{8}{6} = \frac{23}{8}$

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