What is 42/66 Divided By 6/4

Solving $\frac{42}{66}\div\frac{6}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{66} \div \frac{6}{4} = \frac{42}{66} \times \frac{4}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 4 = 168$
• Multiply the Denominators: $66 \times 6 = 396$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{66} \times \frac{6}{4} = \frac{168}{396}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{168}{396}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $168$ and $396$. The GCD of $168$ and $396$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{168 \div 12}{396 \div 12} = \frac{14}{33}$

Answer $\frac{42}{66}\div\frac{6}{4} = \frac{14}{33}$

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