What is 63/48 Divided By 7/8

Solving $\frac{63}{48}\div\frac{7}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{63}{48} \div \frac{7}{8} = \frac{63}{48} \times \frac{8}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $63 \times 8 = 504$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 7 = 336$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{63}{48} \times \frac{7}{8} = \frac{504}{336}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{504}{336}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $504$ and $336$. The GCD of $504$ and $336$ is $168$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{504 \div 168}{336 \div 168} = \frac{3}{2}$

Answer $\frac{63}{48}\div\frac{7}{8} = \frac{3}{2}$

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