What is 66/42 Divided By 4/9

Solving $\frac{66}{42}\div\frac{4}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{66}{42} \div \frac{4}{9} = \frac{66}{42} \times \frac{9}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $66 \times 9 = 594$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 4 = 168$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{66}{42} \times \frac{4}{9} = \frac{594}{168}$

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

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

Answer $\frac{66}{42}\div\frac{4}{9} = \frac{99}{28}$

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