What is 63/42 Divided By 9/4

Solving $\frac{63}{42}\div\frac{9}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{63}{42} \div \frac{9}{4} = \frac{63}{42} \times \frac{4}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $63 \times 4 = 252$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 9 = 378$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{63}{42} \times \frac{9}{4} = \frac{252}{378}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{252}{378}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $252$ and $378$. The GCD of $252$ and $378$ is $126$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{252 \div 126}{378 \div 126} = \frac{2}{3}$

Answer $\frac{63}{42}\div\frac{9}{4} = \frac{2}{3}$

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