What is 54/98 Divided By 1/3

Solving $\frac{54}{98}\div\frac{1}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{54}{98} \div \frac{1}{3} = \frac{54}{98} \times \frac{3}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $54 \times 3 = 162$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 1 = 98$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{54}{98} \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{162}{98}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{162}{98}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $162$ and $98$. The GCD of $162$ and $98$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{162 \div 2}{98 \div 2} = \frac{81}{49}$

Answer $\frac{54}{98}\div\frac{1}{3} = \frac{81}{49}$

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