What is 99/42 Divided By 6/3

Solving $\frac{99}{42}\div\frac{6}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{42} \div \frac{6}{3} = \frac{99}{42} \times \frac{3}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 3 = 297$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 6 = 252$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{42} \times \frac{6}{3} = \frac{297}{252}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{297}{252}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $297$ and $252$. The GCD of $297$ and $252$ is $9$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{297 \div 9}{252 \div 9} = \frac{33}{28}$

Answer $\frac{99}{42}\div\frac{6}{3} = \frac{33}{28}$

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