What is 18/98 Divided By 4/9

Solving $\frac{18}{98}\div\frac{4}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{98} \div \frac{4}{9} = \frac{18}{98} \times \frac{9}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 9 = 162$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 4 = 392$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{98} \times \frac{4}{9} = \frac{162}{392}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{162}{392}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $162$ and $392$. The GCD of $162$ and $392$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{162 \div 2}{392 \div 2} = \frac{81}{196}$

Answer $\frac{18}{98}\div\frac{4}{9} = \frac{81}{196}$

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