What is 33/42 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{33}{42}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{33}{42} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{33}{42} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $33 \times 1 = 33$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 5 = 210$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{33}{42} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{33}{210}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{33}{210}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $33$ and $210$. The GCD of $33$ and $210$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{33 \div 3}{210 \div 3} = \frac{11}{70}$

Answer $\frac{33}{42}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{11}{70}$

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