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
- Write the Division as a Fraction
We can express the division of 12 by 8 in fraction form as:
$$ \frac{12}{8} $$
- 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.
- 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.
