What is 34/98 Divided By 5/7

Solving $\frac{34}{98}\div\frac{5}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{34}{98} \div \frac{5}{7} = \frac{34}{98} \times \frac{7}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $34 \times 7 = 238$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 5 = 490$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{34}{98} \times \frac{5}{7} = \frac{238}{490}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{238}{490}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $238$ and $490$. The GCD of $238$ and $490$ is $14$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{238 \div 14}{490 \div 14} = \frac{17}{35}$

Answer $\frac{34}{98}\div\frac{5}{7} = \frac{17}{35}$

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