What is 48/98 Divided By 7/3

Solving $\frac{48}{98}\div\frac{7}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{98} \div \frac{7}{3} = \frac{48}{98} \times \frac{3}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 3 = 144$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 7 = 686$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{98} \times \frac{7}{3} = \frac{144}{686}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{144}{686}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $144$ and $686$. The GCD of $144$ and $686$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{144 \div 2}{686 \div 2} = \frac{72}{343}$

Answer $\frac{48}{98}\div\frac{7}{3} = \frac{72}{343}$

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