What is 28/98 Divided By 7/1

Solving $\frac{28}{98}\div\frac{7}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{98} \div \frac{7}{1} = \frac{28}{98} \times \frac{1}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 1 = 28$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 7 = 686$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{98} \times \frac{7}{1} = \frac{28}{686}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{28}{686}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $28$ and $686$. The GCD of $28$ and $686$ is $14$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{28 \div 14}{686 \div 14} = \frac{2}{49}$

Answer $\frac{28}{98}\div\frac{7}{1} = \frac{2}{49}$

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