What is 63/12 Divided By 2/7

Solving $\frac{63}{12}\div\frac{2}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{63}{12} \div \frac{2}{7} = \frac{63}{12} \times \frac{7}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $63 \times 7 = 441$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 2 = 24$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{63}{12} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{441}{24}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{441}{24}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $441$ and $24$. The GCD of $441$ and $24$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{441 \div 3}{24 \div 3} = \frac{147}{8}$

Answer $\frac{63}{12}\div\frac{2}{7} = \frac{147}{8}$

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