What is 63/42 Divided By 2/9

Solving $\frac{63}{42}\div\frac{2}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{63}{42} \div \frac{2}{9} = \frac{63}{42} \times \frac{9}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $63 \times 9 = 567$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 2 = 84$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{63}{42} \times \frac{2}{9} = \frac{567}{84}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{567}{84}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $567$ and $84$. The GCD of $567$ and $84$ is $21$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{567 \div 21}{84 \div 21} = \frac{27}{4}$

Answer $\frac{63}{42}\div\frac{2}{9} = \frac{27}{4}$

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