What is 28/98 Divided By 8/7

Solving $\frac{28}{98}\div\frac{8}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{98} \div \frac{8}{7} = \frac{28}{98} \times \frac{7}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 7 = 196$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 8 = 784$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{98} \times \frac{8}{7} = \frac{196}{784}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{196}{784}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $196$ and $784$. The GCD of $196$ and $784$ is $196$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{196 \div 196}{784 \div 196} = \frac{1}{4}$

Answer $\frac{28}{98}\div\frac{8}{7} = \frac{1}{4}$

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