What is 63/42 Divided By 7/5

Solving $\frac{63}{42}\div\frac{7}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{63}{42} \div \frac{7}{5} = \frac{63}{42} \times \frac{5}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $63 \times 5 = 315$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 7 = 294$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{63}{42} \times \frac{7}{5} = \frac{315}{294}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{315}{294}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $315$ and $294$. The GCD of $315$ and $294$ is $21$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{315 \div 21}{294 \div 21} = \frac{15}{14}$

Answer $\frac{63}{42}\div\frac{7}{5} = \frac{15}{14}$

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