What is 63/12 Divided By 3/5

Solving $\frac{63}{12}\div\frac{3}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{63}{12} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{63}{12} \times \frac{5}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $63 \times 5 = 315$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 3 = 36$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{63}{12} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{315}{36}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{315}{36}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $315$ and $36$. The GCD of $315$ and $36$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{315 \div 9}{36 \div 9} = \frac{35}{4}$

Answer $\frac{63}{12}\div\frac{3}{5} = \frac{35}{4}$

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