What is 66/42 Divided By 6/3

Solving $\frac{66}{42}\div\frac{6}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{66}{42} \div \frac{6}{3} = \frac{66}{42} \times \frac{3}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $66 \times 3 = 198$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 6 = 252$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{66}{42} \times \frac{6}{3} = \frac{198}{252}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{198}{252}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $198$ and $252$. The GCD of $198$ and $252$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{198 \div 18}{252 \div 18} = \frac{11}{14}$

Answer $\frac{66}{42}\div\frac{6}{3} = \frac{11}{14}$

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