What is 63/72 Divided By 9/8

Solving $\frac{63}{72}\div\frac{9}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{63}{72} \div \frac{9}{8} = \frac{63}{72} \times \frac{8}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $63 \times 8 = 504$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 9 = 648$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{63}{72} \times \frac{9}{8} = \frac{504}{648}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{504}{648}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $504$ and $648$. The GCD of $504$ and $648$ is $72$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{504 \div 72}{648 \div 72} = \frac{7}{9}$

Answer $\frac{63}{72}\div\frac{9}{8} = \frac{7}{9}$

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