What is 98/12 Divided By 1/5

Solving $\frac{98}{12}\div\frac{1}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{98}{12} \div \frac{1}{5} = \frac{98}{12} \times \frac{5}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $98 \times 5 = 490$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 1 = 12$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{98}{12} \times \frac{1}{5} = \frac{490}{12}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{490}{12}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $490$ and $12$. The GCD of $490$ and $12$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{490 \div 2}{12 \div 2} = \frac{245}{6}$

Answer $\frac{98}{12}\div\frac{1}{5} = \frac{245}{6}$

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