What is 18/66 Divided By 2/7

Solving $\frac{18}{66}\div\frac{2}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{66} \div \frac{2}{7} = \frac{18}{66} \times \frac{7}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 7 = 126$
• Multiply the Denominators: $66 \times 2 = 132$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{66} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{126}{132}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{126}{132}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $126$ and $132$. The GCD of $126$ and $132$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{126 \div 6}{132 \div 6} = \frac{21}{22}$

Answer $\frac{18}{66}\div\frac{2}{7} = \frac{21}{22}$

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