What is 57/63 Divided By 2/1

Solving $\frac{57}{63}\div\frac{2}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{57}{63} \div \frac{2}{1} = \frac{57}{63} \times \frac{1}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $57 \times 1 = 57$
• Multiply the Denominators: $63 \times 2 = 126$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{57}{63} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{57}{126}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{57}{126}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $57$ and $126$. The GCD of $57$ and $126$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{57 \div 3}{126 \div 3} = \frac{19}{42}$

Answer $\frac{57}{63}\div\frac{2}{1} = \frac{19}{42}$

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