What is 28/98 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{28}{98}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{28}{98} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{28}{98} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $28 \times 9 = 252$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 8 = 784$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{28}{98} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{252}{784}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{252}{784}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $252$ and $784$. The GCD of $252$ and $784$ is $28$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{252 \div 28}{784 \div 28} = \frac{9}{28}$

Answer $\frac{28}{98}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{9}{28}$

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