What is 46/98 Divided By 2/5

Solving $\frac{46}{98}\div\frac{2}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{46}{98} \div \frac{2}{5} = \frac{46}{98} \times \frac{5}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $46 \times 5 = 230$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 2 = 196$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{46}{98} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{230}{196}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{230}{196}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $230$ and $196$. The GCD of $230$ and $196$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{230 \div 2}{196 \div 2} = \frac{115}{98}$

Answer $\frac{46}{98}\div\frac{2}{5} = \frac{115}{98}$

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