What is 28/98 Divided By 2/8

Solving $\frac{28}{98}\div\frac{2}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{98} \div \frac{2}{8} = \frac{28}{98} \times \frac{8}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 8 = 224$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 2 = 196$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{98} \times \frac{2}{8} = \frac{224}{196}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{224}{196}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $224$ and $196$. The GCD of $224$ and $196$ is $28$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{224 \div 28}{196 \div 28} = \frac{8}{7}$

Answer $\frac{28}{98}\div\frac{2}{8} = \frac{8}{7}$

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