What is 66/17 Divided By 6/7

Solving $\frac{66}{17}\div\frac{6}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{66}{17} \div \frac{6}{7} = \frac{66}{17} \times \frac{7}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $66 \times 7 = 462$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 6 = 102$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{66}{17} \times \frac{6}{7} = \frac{462}{102}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{462}{102}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $462$ and $102$. The GCD of $462$ and $102$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{462 \div 6}{102 \div 6} = \frac{77}{17}$

Answer $\frac{66}{17}\div\frac{6}{7} = \frac{77}{17}$

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