What is 63/18 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{63}{18}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{63}{18} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{63}{18} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $63 \times 5 = 315$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 2 = 36$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{63}{18} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{315}{36}$

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 $\frac{63}{18}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{35}{4}$

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