What is 63/48 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{63}{48}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{63}{48} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{63}{48} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $63 \times 2 = 126$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 1 = 48$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{63}{48} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{126}{48}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{126}{48}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $126$ and $48$. The GCD of $126$ and $48$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{126 \div 6}{48 \div 6} = \frac{21}{8}$

Answer $\frac{63}{48}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{21}{8}$

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