What is 24/63 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{24}{63}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{63} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{24}{63} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 9 = 216$
• Multiply the Denominators: $63 \times 2 = 126$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{63} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{216}{126}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{216}{126}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $216$ and $126$. The GCD of $216$ and $126$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{216 \div 18}{126 \div 18} = \frac{12}{7}$

Answer $\frac{24}{63}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{12}{7}$

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