What is 18/63 Divided By 1/8

Solving $\frac{18}{63}\div\frac{1}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{63} \div \frac{1}{8} = \frac{18}{63} \times \frac{8}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 8 = 144$
• Multiply the Denominators: $63 \times 1 = 63$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{63} \times \frac{1}{8} = \frac{144}{63}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{144}{63}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $144$ and $63$. The GCD of $144$ and $63$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{144 \div 9}{63 \div 9} = \frac{16}{7}$

Answer $\frac{18}{63}\div\frac{1}{8} = \frac{16}{7}$

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