What is 63/42 Divided By 6/2

Solving $\frac{63}{42}\div\frac{6}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{63}{42} \div \frac{6}{2} = \frac{63}{42} \times \frac{2}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $63 \times 2 = 126$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 6 = 252$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{63}{42} \times \frac{6}{2} = \frac{126}{252}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{126}{252}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $126$ and $252$. The GCD of $126$ and $252$ is $126$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{126 \div 126}{252 \div 126} = \frac{1}{2}$

Answer $\frac{63}{42}\div\frac{6}{2} = \frac{1}{2}$

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