What is 42/98 Divided By 4/2

Solving $\frac{42}{98}\div\frac{4}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{42}{98} \div \frac{4}{2} = \frac{42}{98} \times \frac{2}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $42 \times 2 = 84$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 4 = 392$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{42}{98} \times \frac{4}{2} = \frac{84}{392}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{84}{392}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $84$ and $392$. The GCD of $84$ and $392$ is $28$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{84 \div 28}{392 \div 28} = \frac{3}{14}$

Answer $\frac{42}{98}\div\frac{4}{2} = \frac{3}{14}$

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