What is 35/98 Divided By 2/7

Solving $\frac{35}{98}\div\frac{2}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{98} \div \frac{2}{7} = \frac{35}{98} \times \frac{7}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 7 = 245$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 2 = 196$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{98} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{245}{196}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{245}{196}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $245$ and $196$. The GCD of $245$ and $196$ is $49$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{245 \div 49}{196 \div 49} = \frac{5}{4}$

Answer $\frac{35}{98}\div\frac{2}{7} = \frac{5}{4}$

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