What is 70/98 Divided By 2/7

Solving $\frac{70}{98}\div\frac{2}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{70}{98} \div \frac{2}{7} = \frac{70}{98} \times \frac{7}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $70 \times 7 = 490$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 2 = 196$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{70}{98} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{490}{196}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{490}{196}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $490$ and $196$. The GCD of $490$ and $196$ is $98$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{490 \div 98}{196 \div 98} = \frac{5}{2}$

Answer $\frac{70}{98}\div\frac{2}{7} = \frac{5}{2}$

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