What is 17/98 Divided By 6/7

Solving $\frac{17}{98}\div\frac{6}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{98} \div \frac{6}{7} = \frac{17}{98} \times \frac{7}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 7 = 119$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 6 = 588$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{98} \times \frac{6}{7} = \frac{119}{588}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{119}{588}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $119$ and $588$. The GCD of $119$ and $588$ is $7$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{119 \div 7}{588 \div 7} = \frac{17}{84}$

Answer $\frac{17}{98}\div\frac{6}{7} = \frac{17}{84}$

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