What is 42/33 Divided By 4/7

Solving $\frac{42}{33}\div\frac{4}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{33} \div \frac{4}{7} = \frac{42}{33} \times \frac{7}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 7 = 294$
• Multiply the Denominators: $33 \times 4 = 132$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{33} \times \frac{4}{7} = \frac{294}{132}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{294}{132}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $294$ and $132$. The GCD of $294$ and $132$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{294 \div 6}{132 \div 6} = \frac{49}{22}$

Answer $\frac{42}{33}\div\frac{4}{7} = \frac{49}{22}$

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