Basic Math Examples

12 : 78

$12 : 78$

Step 1

Convert the ratio to a fraction by making the left side of the ratio the numerator and the right side the denominator.

\frac{12}{78}

$\frac{12}{78}$

Step 2

Cancel the common factor of

12

$12$ and

78

$78$ .

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Step 2.1

Factor

6

$6$ out of

12

$12$ .

\frac{6 (2)}{78}

$\frac{6 (2)}{78}$

Step 2.2

Cancel the common factors.

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Step 2.2.1

Factor

6

$6$ out of

78

$78$ .

\frac{6 \cdot 2}{6 \cdot 13}

$\frac{6 \cdot 2}{6 \cdot 13}$

Step 2.2.2

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{6 \cdot 2}{6 \cdot 13}$

Step 2.2.3

Rewrite the expression.

$\frac{2}{13}$