What is 52/12 Divided By 1/3

Solving $\frac{52}{12}\div\frac{1}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{12} \div \frac{1}{3} = \frac{52}{12} \times \frac{3}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 3 = 156$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 1 = 12$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{12} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{156}{12}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{156}{12}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $156$ and $12$. The GCD of $156$ and $12$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{156 \div 12}{12 \div 12} = \frac{13}{1}$

Answer $\frac{52}{12}\div\frac{1}{3} = \frac{13}{1}$

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