What is 98/17 Divided By 8/9

Solving $\frac{98}{17}\div\frac{8}{9}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{98}{17} \div \frac{8}{9} = \frac{98}{17} \times \frac{9}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $98 \times 9 = 882$
• Multiply the Denominators: $17 \times 8 = 136$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{98}{17} \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{882}{136}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{882}{136}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $882$ and $136$. The GCD of $882$ and $136$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{882 \div 2}{136 \div 2} = \frac{441}{68}$

Answer $\frac{98}{17}\div\frac{8}{9} = \frac{441}{68}$

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