What is 53/98 Divided By 7/2

Solving $\frac{53}{98}\div\frac{7}{2}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{53}{98} \div \frac{7}{2} = \frac{53}{98} \times \frac{2}{7}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $53 \times 2 = 106$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 7 = 686$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{53}{98} \times \frac{7}{2} = \frac{106}{686}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{106}{686}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $106$ and $686$. The GCD of $106$ and $686$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{106 \div 2}{686 \div 2} = \frac{53}{343}$

Answer $\frac{53}{98}\div\frac{7}{2} = \frac{53}{343}$

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