What is 72/63 Divided By 6/2

Solving $\frac{72}{63}\div\frac{6}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{72}{63} \div \frac{6}{2} = \frac{72}{63} \times \frac{2}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $72 \times 2 = 144$
• Multiply the Denominators: $63 \times 6 = 378$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{72}{63} \times \frac{6}{2} = \frac{144}{378}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{144}{378}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $144$ and $378$. The GCD of $144$ and $378$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{144 \div 18}{378 \div 18} = \frac{8}{21}$

Answer $\frac{72}{63}\div\frac{6}{2} = \frac{8}{21}$

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