What is 12/63 Divided By 4/7

Solving $\frac{12}{63}\div\frac{4}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{63} \div \frac{4}{7} = \frac{12}{63} \times \frac{7}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 7 = 84$
• Multiply the Denominators: $63 \times 4 = 252$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{63} \times \frac{4}{7} = \frac{84}{252}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{84}{252}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $84$ and $252$. The GCD of $84$ and $252$ is $84$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{84 \div 84}{252 \div 84} = \frac{1}{3}$

Answer $\frac{12}{63}\div\frac{4}{7} = \frac{1}{3}$

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