What is 63/72 Divided By 4/2

Solving $\frac{63}{72}\div\frac{4}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{63}{72} \div \frac{4}{2} = \frac{63}{72} \times \frac{2}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $63 \times 2 = 126$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 4 = 288$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{63}{72} \times \frac{4}{2} = \frac{126}{288}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{126}{288}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $126$ and $288$. The GCD of $126$ and $288$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{126 \div 18}{288 \div 18} = \frac{7}{16}$

Answer $\frac{63}{72}\div\frac{4}{2} = \frac{7}{16}$

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