What is 63/28 Divided By 5/8

Solving $\frac{63}{28}\div\frac{5}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{63}{28} \div \frac{5}{8} = \frac{63}{28} \times \frac{8}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $63 \times 8 = 504$
• Multiply the Denominators: $28 \times 5 = 140$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{63}{28} \times \frac{5}{8} = \frac{504}{140}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{504}{140}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $504$ and $140$. The GCD of $504$ and $140$ is $28$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{504 \div 28}{140 \div 28} = \frac{18}{5}$

Answer $\frac{63}{28}\div\frac{5}{8} = \frac{18}{5}$

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