what is7/9 divide by 7/12?

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what is7/9 divide by 7/12?

2006-11-27 13:38:31 · 4 answers · asked by aaa 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

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Invert the divisor and multiply. You get 7/9*12/7 = 12/9 = 4/3.

2006-11-27 13:41:01 · answer #1 · answered by steiner1745 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Remember, to divide by a fraction, you invert and multiply. That means that dividing by 7/12 is the same as multiplying by 12/7. So you have 7*12/9*7. The sevens cancel out and you're left with 12/9 or 1 1/3.

2006-11-27 21:41:31 · answer #2 · answered by Amy F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

(7 / 9) / (7 / 12) = 1.33 or 1 and 1/3

2006-11-27 21:40:51 · answer #3 · answered by DanE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

"To divide by a fraction is a lie. Flip it over and multiply!"

2006-11-27 21:48:02 · answer #4 · answered by skid_bop 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋