What is 66/42 Divided By 6/1

Solving $\frac{66}{42}\div\frac{6}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{66}{42} \div \frac{6}{1} = \frac{66}{42} \times \frac{1}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $66 \times 1 = 66$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 6 = 252$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{66}{42} \times \frac{6}{1} = \frac{66}{252}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{66}{252}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $66$ and $252$. The GCD of $66$ and $252$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{66 \div 6}{252 \div 6} = \frac{11}{42}$

Answer $\frac{66}{42}\div\frac{6}{1} = \frac{11}{42}$

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