What is 66/42 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{66}{42}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{66}{42} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{66}{42} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $66 \times 5 = 330$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 2 = 84$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{66}{42} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{330}{84}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{330}{84}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $330$ and $84$. The GCD of $330$ and $84$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{330 \div 6}{84 \div 6} = \frac{55}{14}$

Answer $\frac{66}{42}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{55}{14}$

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