What is 48/98 Divided By 5/1

Solving $\frac{48}{98}\div\frac{5}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{98} \div \frac{5}{1} = \frac{48}{98} \times \frac{1}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 1 = 48$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 5 = 490$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{98} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{48}{490}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{48}{490}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $48$ and $490$. The GCD of $48$ and $490$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{48 \div 2}{490 \div 2} = \frac{24}{245}$

Answer $\frac{48}{98}\div\frac{5}{1} = \frac{24}{245}$

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