What is 28/63 Divided By 2/1

Solving $\frac{28}{63}\div\frac{2}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{63} \div \frac{2}{1} = \frac{28}{63} \times \frac{1}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 1 = 28$
• Multiply the Denominators: $63 \times 2 = 126$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{63} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{28}{126}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{28}{126}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $28$ and $126$. The GCD of $28$ and $126$ is $14$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{28 \div 14}{126 \div 14} = \frac{2}{9}$

Answer $\frac{28}{63}\div\frac{2}{1} = \frac{2}{9}$

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