What is 66/17 Divided By 2/3

Solving $\frac{66}{17}\div\frac{2}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{66}{17} \div \frac{2}{3} = \frac{66}{17} \times \frac{3}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $66 \times 3 = 198$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 2 = 34$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{66}{17} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{198}{34}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{198}{34}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $198$ and $34$. The GCD of $198$ and $34$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{198 \div 2}{34 \div 2} = \frac{99}{17}$

Answer $\frac{66}{17}\div\frac{2}{3} = \frac{99}{17}$

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