What is 12/98 Divided By 7/9

Solving $\frac{12}{98}\div\frac{7}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{12}{98} \div \frac{7}{9} = \frac{12}{98} \times \frac{9}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $12 \times 9 = 108$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 7 = 686$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{12}{98} \times \frac{7}{9} = \frac{108}{686}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{108}{686}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $108$ and $686$. The GCD of $108$ and $686$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{108 \div 2}{686 \div 2} = \frac{54}{343}$

Answer $\frac{12}{98}\div\frac{7}{9} = \frac{54}{343}$

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