What is 42/99 Divided By 7/6

Solving $\frac{42}{99}\div\frac{7}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{99} \div \frac{7}{6} = \frac{42}{99} \times \frac{6}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 6 = 252$
• Multiply the Denominators: $99 \times 7 = 693$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{99} \times \frac{7}{6} = \frac{252}{693}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{252}{693}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $252$ and $693$. The GCD of $252$ and $693$ is $63$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{252 \div 63}{693 \div 63} = \frac{4}{11}$

Answer $\frac{42}{99}\div\frac{7}{6} = \frac{4}{11}$

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