Understand the division problem: Understand the division problem.We need to divide 43 by 12. This can be written as a fraction: (43)/12.
Convert the whole number: Convert the whole number into a fraction.12 can be written as 112 to be used in the division.
Rewrite the division as multiplication: Rewrite the division as multiplication by the reciprocal.Dividing by a number is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal. The reciprocal of 112 is 121.43÷12=43×121
Multiply the numerators and denominators: Multiply the numerators and denominators.Multiply the numerators: 3×1=3Multiply the denominators: 4×12=48So, (43)×(121)=483
Simplify the fraction: Simplify the fraction.3 and 48 have a common factor of 3. Divide both numerator and denominator by 3 to simplify.3÷3=148÷3=16The simplified fraction is 161.
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