What is 66/72 Divided By 7/3

Solving $\frac{66}{72}\div\frac{7}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{66}{72} \div \frac{7}{3} = \frac{66}{72} \times \frac{3}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $66 \times 3 = 198$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 7 = 504$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{66}{72} \times \frac{7}{3} = \frac{198}{504}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{198}{504}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $198$ and $504$. The GCD of $198$ and $504$ is $18$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{198 \div 18}{504 \div 18} = \frac{11}{28}$

Answer $\frac{66}{72}\div\frac{7}{3} = \frac{11}{28}$

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