What is 12/66 Divided By 5/7

Solving $\frac{12}{66}\div\frac{5}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{66} \div \frac{5}{7} = \frac{12}{66} \times \frac{7}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 7 = 84$
• Multiply the Denominators: $66 \times 5 = 330$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{66} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{84}{330}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{84}{330}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $84$ and $330$. The GCD of $84$ and $330$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{84 \div 6}{330 \div 6} = \frac{14}{55}$

Answer $\frac{12}{66}\div\frac{5}{7} = \frac{14}{55}$

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