What is 66/42 Divided By 9/2

Solving $\frac{66}{42}\div\frac{9}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{66}{42} \div \frac{9}{2} = \frac{66}{42} \times \frac{2}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $66 \times 2 = 132$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 9 = 378$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{66}{42} \times \frac{9}{2} = \frac{132}{378}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{132}{378}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $132$ and $378$. The GCD of $132$ and $378$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{132 \div 6}{378 \div 6} = \frac{22}{63}$

Answer $\frac{66}{42}\div\frac{9}{2} = \frac{22}{63}$

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