What is 52/98 Divided By 2/1

Solving $\frac{52}{98}\div\frac{2}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{98} \div \frac{2}{1} = \frac{52}{98} \times \frac{1}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 1 = 52$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 2 = 196$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{98} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{52}{196}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{52}{196}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $52$ and $196$. The GCD of $52$ and $196$ is $4$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{52 \div 4}{196 \div 4} = \frac{13}{49}$

Answer $\frac{52}{98}\div\frac{2}{1} = \frac{13}{49}$

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