What is 42/33 Divided By 3/7

Solving $\frac{42}{33}\div\frac{3}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{33} \div \frac{3}{7} = \frac{42}{33} \times \frac{7}{3}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 7 = 294$
• Multiply the Denominators: $33 \times 3 = 99$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{33} \times \frac{3}{7} = \frac{294}{99}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{294}{99}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $294$ and $99$. The GCD of $294$ and $99$ is $3$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{294 \div 3}{99 \div 3} = \frac{98}{33}$

Answer $\frac{42}{33}\div\frac{3}{7} = \frac{98}{33}$

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