Write a fraction in the simplest form for $12 : 36$ .

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Solution

Step I - Let's write $12 : 36$ in the fraction form.
We can write, $12 : 36$ = $\frac{12}{36}$
Now we know that $12$ is the highest common factor which can divide both the numbers.
So, $\frac{12}{36}$ = $\frac{12 \div 12}{36 \div 12}$ = $\frac{1}{3}$
Hence, the simplest form for $12 : 36$ in fraction = $\frac{1}{3}$ .

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