What is 66/72 Divided By 7/1

Solving $\frac{66}{72}\div\frac{7}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{66}{72} \div \frac{7}{1} = \frac{66}{72} \times \frac{1}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $66 \times 1 = 66$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 7 = 504$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{66}{72} \times \frac{7}{1} = \frac{66}{504}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{66}{504}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $66$ and $504$. The GCD of $66$ and $504$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{66 \div 6}{504 \div 6} = \frac{11}{84}$

Answer $\frac{66}{72}\div\frac{7}{1} = \frac{11}{84}$

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