What is 12/63 Divided By 5/9

Solving $\frac{12}{63}\div\frac{5}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{63} \div \frac{5}{9} = \frac{12}{63} \times \frac{9}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 9 = 108$
• Multiply the Denominators: $63 \times 5 = 315$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{63} \times \frac{5}{9} = \frac{108}{315}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{108}{315}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $108$ and $315$. The GCD of $108$ and $315$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{108 \div 9}{315 \div 9} = \frac{12}{35}$

Answer $\frac{12}{63}\div\frac{5}{9} = \frac{12}{35}$

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