What is 83/98 Divided By 2/7

Solving $\frac{83}{98}\div\frac{2}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{83}{98} \div \frac{2}{7} = \frac{83}{98} \times \frac{7}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $83 \times 7 = 581$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 2 = 196$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{83}{98} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{581}{196}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{581}{196}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $581$ and $196$. The GCD of $581$ and $196$ is $7$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{581 \div 7}{196 \div 7} = \frac{83}{28}$

Answer $\frac{83}{98}\div\frac{2}{7} = \frac{83}{28}$

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