What is 99/42 Divided By 1/7

Solving $\frac{99}{42}\div\frac{1}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{42} \div \frac{1}{7} = \frac{99}{42} \times \frac{7}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 7 = 693$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 1 = 42$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{42} \times \frac{1}{7} = \frac{693}{42}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{693}{42}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $693$ and $42$. The GCD of $693$ and $42$ is $21$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{693 \div 21}{42 \div 21} = \frac{33}{2}$

Answer $\frac{99}{42}\div\frac{1}{7} = \frac{33}{2}$

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