What is 63/12 Divided By 9/8

Solving $\frac{63}{12}\div\frac{9}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{63}{12} \div \frac{9}{8} = \frac{63}{12} \times \frac{8}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $63 \times 8 = 504$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 9 = 108$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{63}{12} \times \frac{9}{8} = \frac{504}{108}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{504}{108}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $504$ and $108$. The GCD of $504$ and $108$ is $36$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{504 \div 36}{108 \div 36} = \frac{14}{3}$

Answer $\frac{63}{12}\div\frac{9}{8} = \frac{14}{3}$

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