What is 18/63 Divided By 2/1

Solving $\frac{18}{63}\div\frac{2}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{63} \div \frac{2}{1} = \frac{18}{63} \times \frac{1}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 1 = 18$
• Multiply the Denominators: $63 \times 2 = 126$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{63} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{18}{126}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{18}{126}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $18$ and $126$. The GCD of $18$ and $126$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{18 \div 18}{126 \div 18} = \frac{1}{7}$

Answer $\frac{18}{63}\div\frac{2}{1} = \frac{1}{7}$

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