What is 61/12 Divided By 6/3

Solving $\frac{61}{12}\div\frac{6}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{61}{12} \div \frac{6}{3} = \frac{61}{12} \times \frac{3}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $61 \times 3 = 183$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 6 = 72$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{61}{12} \times \frac{6}{3} = \frac{183}{72}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{183}{72}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $183$ and $72$. The GCD of $183$ and $72$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{183 \div 3}{72 \div 3} = \frac{61}{24}$

Answer $\frac{61}{12}\div\frac{6}{3} = \frac{61}{24}$

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