What is 18/98 Divided By 2/4

Solving $\frac{18}{98}\div\frac{2}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{98} \div \frac{2}{4} = \frac{18}{98} \times \frac{4}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 4 = 72$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 2 = 196$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{98} \times \frac{2}{4} = \frac{72}{196}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{72}{196}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $72$ and $196$. The GCD of $72$ and $196$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{72 \div 4}{196 \div 4} = \frac{18}{49}$

Answer $\frac{18}{98}\div\frac{2}{4} = \frac{18}{49}$

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