What is 52/12 Divided By 3/9

Solving $\frac{52}{12}\div\frac{3}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{12} \div \frac{3}{9} = \frac{52}{12} \times \frac{9}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 9 = 468$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 3 = 36$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{12} \times \frac{3}{9} = \frac{468}{36}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{468}{36}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $468$ and $36$. The GCD of $468$ and $36$ is $36$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{468 \div 36}{36 \div 36} = \frac{13}{1}$

Answer $\frac{52}{12}\div\frac{3}{9} = \frac{13}{1}$

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