What is 99/42 Divided By 6/7

Solving $\frac{99}{42}\div\frac{6}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{99}{42} \div \frac{6}{7} = \frac{99}{42} \times \frac{7}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $99 \times 7 = 693$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 6 = 252$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{99}{42} \times \frac{6}{7} = \frac{693}{252}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{693}{252}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $693$ and $252$. The GCD of $693$ and $252$ is $63$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{693 \div 63}{252 \div 63} = \frac{11}{4}$

Answer $\frac{99}{42}\div\frac{6}{7} = \frac{11}{4}$

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