What is 63/72 Divided By 5/4

Solving $\frac{63}{72}\div\frac{5}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{63}{72} \div \frac{5}{4} = \frac{63}{72} \times \frac{4}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $63 \times 4 = 252$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 5 = 360$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{63}{72} \times \frac{5}{4} = \frac{252}{360}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{252}{360}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $252$ and $360$. The GCD of $252$ and $360$ is $36$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{252 \div 36}{360 \div 36} = \frac{7}{10}$

Answer $\frac{63}{72}\div\frac{5}{4} = \frac{7}{10}$

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