What is 42/99 Divided By 6/4

Solving $\frac{42}{99}\div\frac{6}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{99} \div \frac{6}{4} = \frac{42}{99} \times \frac{4}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 4 = 168$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 6 = 594$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{99} \times \frac{6}{4} = \frac{168}{594}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{168}{594}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $168$ and $594$. The GCD of $168$ and $594$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{168 \div 6}{594 \div 6} = \frac{28}{99}$

Answer $\frac{42}{99}\div\frac{6}{4} = \frac{28}{99}$

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