What is 18/63 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{18}{63}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{63} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{18}{63} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 7 = 126$
• Multiply the Denominators: $63 \times 8 = 504$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{63} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{126}{504}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{126}{504}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $126$ and $504$. The GCD of $126$ and $504$ is $126$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{126 \div 126}{504 \div 126} = \frac{1}{4}$

Answer $\frac{18}{63}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{1}{4}$

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