What is 54/12 Divided By 9/1

Solving $\frac{54}{12}\div\frac{9}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{12} \div \frac{9}{1} = \frac{54}{12} \times \frac{1}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 1 = 54$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 9 = 108$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{12} \times \frac{9}{1} = \frac{54}{108}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{54}{108}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $54$ and $108$. The GCD of $54$ and $108$ is $54$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{54 \div 54}{108 \div 54} = \frac{1}{2}$

Answer $\frac{54}{12}\div\frac{9}{1} = \frac{1}{2}$

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