What is 63/42 Divided By 9/8

Solving $\frac{63}{42}\div\frac{9}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{63}{42} \div \frac{9}{8} = \frac{63}{42} \times \frac{8}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $63 \times 8 = 504$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 9 = 378$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{63}{42} \times \frac{9}{8} = \frac{504}{378}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{504}{378}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $504$ and $378$. The GCD of $504$ and $378$ is $126$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{504 \div 126}{378 \div 126} = \frac{4}{3}$

Answer $\frac{63}{42}\div\frac{9}{8} = \frac{4}{3}$

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