What is 48/98 Divided By 7/5

Solving $\frac{48}{98}\div\frac{7}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{48}{98} \div \frac{7}{5} = \frac{48}{98} \times \frac{5}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $48 \times 5 = 240$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 7 = 686$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{48}{98} \times \frac{7}{5} = \frac{240}{686}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{240}{686}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $240$ and $686$. The GCD of $240$ and $686$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{240 \div 2}{686 \div 2} = \frac{120}{343}$

Answer $\frac{48}{98}\div\frac{7}{5} = \frac{120}{343}$

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