What is 63/72 Divided By 7/3

Solving $\frac{63}{72}\div\frac{7}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{63}{72} \div \frac{7}{3} = \frac{63}{72} \times \frac{3}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $63 \times 3 = 189$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 7 = 504$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{63}{72} \times \frac{7}{3} = \frac{189}{504}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{189}{504}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $189$ and $504$. The GCD of $189$ and $504$ is $63$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{189 \div 63}{504 \div 63} = \frac{3}{8}$

Answer $\frac{63}{72}\div\frac{7}{3} = \frac{3}{8}$

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