What is 42/98 Divided By 2/7

Solving $\frac{42}{98}\div\frac{2}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{98} \div \frac{2}{7} = \frac{42}{98} \times \frac{7}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 7 = 294$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 2 = 196$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{98} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{294}{196}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{294}{196}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $294$ and $196$. The GCD of $294$ and $196$ is $98$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{294 \div 98}{196 \div 98} = \frac{3}{2}$

Answer $\frac{42}{98}\div\frac{2}{7} = \frac{3}{2}$

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