What is 99/42 Divided By 5/4

Solving $\frac{99}{42}\div\frac{5}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{42} \div \frac{5}{4} = \frac{99}{42} \times \frac{4}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 4 = 396$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 5 = 210$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{42} \times \frac{5}{4} = \frac{396}{210}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{396}{210}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $396$ and $210$. The GCD of $396$ and $210$ is $6$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{396 \div 6}{210 \div 6} = \frac{66}{35}$

Answer $\frac{99}{42}\div\frac{5}{4} = \frac{66}{35}$

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