What is 85/98 Divided By 4/8

Solving $\frac{85}{98}\div\frac{4}{8}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{85}{98} \div \frac{4}{8} = \frac{85}{98} \times \frac{8}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $85 \times 8 = 680$
• Multiply the Denominators: $98 \times 4 = 392$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{85}{98} \times \frac{4}{8} = \frac{680}{392}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{680}{392}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $680$ and $392$. The GCD of $680$ and $392$ is $8$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{680 \div 8}{392 \div 8} = \frac{85}{49}$

Answer $\frac{85}{98}\div\frac{4}{8} = \frac{85}{49}$

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