What is 89/12 Divided By 1/3

Solving $\frac{89}{12}\div\frac{1}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{89}{12} \div \frac{1}{3} = \frac{89}{12} \times \frac{3}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $89 \times 3 = 267$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 1 = 12$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{89}{12} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{267}{12}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{267}{12}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $267$ and $12$. The GCD of $267$ and $12$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{267 \div 3}{12 \div 3} = \frac{89}{4}$

Answer $\frac{89}{12}\div\frac{1}{3} = \frac{89}{4}$

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