What is 35/98 Divided By 1/2

Solving $\frac{35}{98}\div\frac{1}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{98} \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{35}{98} \times \frac{2}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 2 = 70$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 1 = 98$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{98} \times \frac{1}{2} = \frac{70}{98}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{70}{98}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $70$ and $98$. The GCD of $70$ and $98$ is $14$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{70 \div 14}{98 \div 14} = \frac{5}{7}$

Answer $\frac{35}{98}\div\frac{1}{2} = \frac{5}{7}$

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