What is 72/63 Divided By 2/7

Solving $\frac{72}{63}\div\frac{2}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{63} \div \frac{2}{7} = \frac{72}{63} \times \frac{7}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 7 = 504$
• Multiply the Denominators: $63 \times 2 = 126$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{63} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{504}{126}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{504}{126}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $504$ and $126$. The GCD of $504$ and $126$ is $126$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{504 \div 126}{126 \div 126} = \frac{4}{1}$

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

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