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12 divided by 8 as a fraction

Understand the Problem

The question is asking how to express the division of 12 by 8 in fraction form. This can be solved by writing it as 12/8 and then simplifying it if needed.

Answer

The division of 12 by 8 expressed in fraction form is $\frac{3}{2}$.
Answer for screen readers

The simplified fraction for the division of 12 by 8 is $\frac{3}{2}$.

Steps to Solve

  1. Write the Division as a Fraction

We can express the division of 12 by 8 in fraction form as:

$$ \frac{12}{8} $$

  1. Identify the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)

To simplify the fraction, we need to find the GCD of the numerator and denominator. The GCD of 12 and 8 is 4.

  1. Divide Both the Numerator and Denominator by the GCD

Now we'll divide both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD to simplify the fraction:

$$ \frac{12 \div 4}{8 \div 4} = \frac{3}{2} $$

The simplified fraction for the division of 12 by 8 is $\frac{3}{2}$.

More Information

The fraction $\frac{3}{2}$ can also be expressed as a mixed number, which is $1 \frac{1}{2}$. This means that 12 divided by 8 is equal to 1.5 or one and a half.

Tips

  • Forgetting to simplify the fraction: Always check if you can divide the numerator and denominator by their GCD to simplify the fraction.
  • Confusing the order of the numbers when setting up the fraction: Ensure that the larger number (denominator) is in the correct position when dividing.
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