Question

How do you do 6/7 divided by 14/12

Answer 1

So remember that dividing by a number is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal. In this case, flip 14/12 to 12/14, change the division sign to multiplication, and multiply:

$\frac{6}{7} *\frac{12}{14} =\frac{72}{98}$

Now, we can simplify this fraction by finding the GCF, or greatest common factor, of the numerator 72 and the denominator 98. To find the GCF, list the factors of both and the greatest one they share is their GCF. In this case, the GCF is 2. Divide the fraction by 2/2:

$\frac{72}{98}\div \frac{2}{2}=\frac{36}{49}$

Your final answer is 36/49.