9/12 divide 2/12 with common denominators, divide the first numerator by the second numerator, ignoring the denominators. Rewrite this division as the division of two integers.
Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Given the statement.
9/12 divide 2/12
Solution:
In dividing two fractions even if it has a common denominator, we simply take the reciprocal of the divisor or the fraction that is in the denominator and then multiply it with the fraction in the numerator. The reciprocal of 2/12 is 12/2.
= 9/12 / 2/12
= (9/12)(12/2)
12 cancels out.
= 9/2
Final answer:
9/2 or 4.5
It is the same when we apply the set of condition that is stated.