What is 63/72 Divided By 7/4

Solving $\frac{63}{72}\div\frac{7}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{63}{72} \div \frac{7}{4} = \frac{63}{72} \times \frac{4}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $63 \times 4 = 252$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 7 = 504$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{63}{72} \times \frac{7}{4} = \frac{252}{504}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{252}{504}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $252$ and $504$. The GCD of $252$ and $504$ is $252$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{252 \div 252}{504 \div 252} = \frac{1}{2}$

Answer $\frac{63}{72}\div\frac{7}{4} = \frac{1}{2}$

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