What is 98/12 Divided By 2/7

Solving $\frac{98}{12}\div\frac{2}{7}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{98}{12} \div \frac{2}{7} = \frac{98}{12} \times \frac{7}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $98 \times 7 = 686$
• Multiply the Denominators: $12 \times 2 = 24$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{98}{12} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{686}{24}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{686}{24}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $686$ and $24$. The GCD of $686$ and $24$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{686 \div 2}{24 \div 2} = \frac{343}{12}$

Answer $\frac{98}{12}\div\frac{2}{7} = \frac{343}{12}$

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