What is 72/63 Divided By 5/7

Solving $\frac{72}{63}\div\frac{5}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{63} \div \frac{5}{7} = \frac{72}{63} \times \frac{7}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 7 = 504$
• Multiply the Denominators: $63 \times 5 = 315$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{63} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{504}{315}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{504}{315}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $504$ and $315$. The GCD of $504$ and $315$ is $63$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{504 \div 63}{315 \div 63} = \frac{8}{5}$

Answer $\frac{72}{63}\div\frac{5}{7} = \frac{8}{5}$

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