What is 54/63 Divided By 1/8

Solving $\frac{54}{63}\div\frac{1}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{63} \div \frac{1}{8} = \frac{54}{63} \times \frac{8}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 8 = 432$
• Multiply the Denominators: $63 \times 1 = 63$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{63} \times \frac{1}{8} = \frac{432}{63}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{432}{63}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $432$ and $63$. The GCD of $432$ and $63$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{432 \div 9}{63 \div 9} = \frac{48}{7}$

Answer $\frac{54}{63}\div\frac{1}{8} = \frac{48}{7}$

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