What is 54/12 Divided By 9/4

Solving $\frac{54}{12}\div\frac{9}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{12} \div \frac{9}{4} = \frac{54}{12} \times \frac{4}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 4 = 216$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 9 = 108$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{12} \times \frac{9}{4} = \frac{216}{108}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{216}{108}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $216$ and $108$. The GCD of $216$ and $108$ is $108$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{216 \div 108}{108 \div 108} = \frac{2}{1}$

Answer $\frac{54}{12}\div\frac{9}{4} = \frac{2}{1}$

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