What is 63/34 Divided By 7/8

Solving $\frac{63}{34}\div\frac{7}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{63}{34} \div \frac{7}{8} = \frac{63}{34} \times \frac{8}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $63 \times 8 = 504$
• Multiply the Denominators: $34 \times 7 = 238$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{63}{34} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{504}{238}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{504}{238}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $504$ and $238$. The GCD of $504$ and $238$ is $14$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{504 \div 14}{238 \div 14} = \frac{36}{17}$

Answer $\frac{63}{34}\div\frac{7}{8} = \frac{36}{17}$

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