What is 63/70 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{63}{70}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{63}{70} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{63}{70} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $63 \times 2 = 126$
• Multiply the Denominators: $70 \times 1 = 70$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{63}{70} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{126}{70}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{126}{70}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $126$ and $70$. The GCD of $126$ and $70$ is $14$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{126 \div 14}{70 \div 14} = \frac{9}{5}$

Answer $\frac{63}{70}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{9}{5}$

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