What is 52/98 Divided By 8/4

Solving $\frac{52}{98}\div\frac{8}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{52}{98} \div \frac{8}{4} = \frac{52}{98} \times \frac{4}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $52 \times 4 = 208$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 8 = 784$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{52}{98} \times \frac{8}{4} = \frac{208}{784}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{208}{784}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $208$ and $784$. The GCD of $208$ and $784$ is $16$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{208 \div 16}{784 \div 16} = \frac{13}{49}$

Answer $\frac{52}{98}\div\frac{8}{4} = \frac{13}{49}$

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