What is 24/98 Divided By 2/6

Solving $\frac{24}{98}\div\frac{2}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{24}{98} \div \frac{2}{6} = \frac{24}{98} \times \frac{6}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $24 \times 6 = 144$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 2 = 196$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{24}{98} \times \frac{2}{6} = \frac{144}{196}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{144}{196}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $144$ and $196$. The GCD of $144$ and $196$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{144 \div 4}{196 \div 4} = \frac{36}{49}$

Answer $\frac{24}{98}\div\frac{2}{6} = \frac{36}{49}$

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