What is 18/98 Divided By 7/4

Solving $\frac{18}{98}\div\frac{7}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{18}{98} \div \frac{7}{4} = \frac{18}{98} \times \frac{4}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $18 \times 4 = 72$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 7 = 686$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{18}{98} \times \frac{7}{4} = \frac{72}{686}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{72}{686}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $72$ and $686$. The GCD of $72$ and $686$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{72 \div 2}{686 \div 2} = \frac{36}{343}$

Answer $\frac{18}{98}\div\frac{7}{4} = \frac{36}{343}$

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