What is the divisor for 4/12 = 1/3

Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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Given:

4/12 = ⅓

Determine the divisor.

Explanation:

In dividing a number, we must first identify the dividend and the divisor. In the given case, the dividend is 4 and 1 and it is divided by 12 and 3 which is the divisor. If the answer or quotient is a whole number, this means that both numbers are factors of one another, if not, then the quotient will have a remainder or decimal.

Final answer:
The divisor for the given numbers are 12 and 3