what is 12 divided by 1/6
Mathematics · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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In order to divide a number with a fraction, we need to follow this rule: The division between a number and a fraction is equal to the multiplication of the same number with the fraction reversed.
Example: If we have a number X and we need to divide it with a fraction Y/Z. This will be equal to the multiplication of X with the reversed fraction, so from Y/Z it will become Z/Y.
So, x/(y/z) = x*(z/y)
= xz/y
In our case, 12/(1/6) = 12 * 6/1
=12*6=
=72