What is 17/98 Divided By 9/7

Solving $\frac{17}{98}\div\frac{9}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{17}{98} \div \frac{9}{7} = \frac{17}{98} \times \frac{7}{9}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $17 \times 7 = 119$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 9 = 882$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{17}{98} \times \frac{9}{7} = \frac{119}{882}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{119}{882}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $119$ and $882$. The GCD of $119$ and $882$ is $7$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{119 \div 7}{882 \div 7} = \frac{17}{126}$

Answer $\frac{17}{98}\div\frac{9}{7} = \frac{17}{126}$

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