What is 63/27 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{63}{27}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{63}{27} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{63}{27} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $63 \times 7 = 441$
• Multiply the Denominators: $27 \times 8 = 216$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{63}{27} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{441}{216}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{441}{216}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $441$ and $216$. The GCD of $441$ and $216$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{441 \div 9}{216 \div 9} = \frac{49}{24}$

Answer $\frac{63}{27}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{49}{24}$

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