What is 33/42 Divided By 9/5

Solving $\frac{33}{42}\div\frac{9}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{33}{42} \div \frac{9}{5} = \frac{33}{42} \times \frac{5}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $33 \times 5 = 165$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 9 = 378$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{33}{42} \times \frac{9}{5} = \frac{165}{378}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{165}{378}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $165$ and $378$. The GCD of $165$ and $378$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{165 \div 3}{378 \div 3} = \frac{55}{126}$

Answer $\frac{33}{42}\div\frac{9}{5} = \frac{55}{126}$

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