What is 98/18 Divided By 4/1

Solving $\frac{98}{18}\div\frac{4}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{98}{18} \div \frac{4}{1} = \frac{98}{18} \times \frac{1}{4}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $98 \times 1 = 98$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 4 = 72$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{98}{18} \times \frac{4}{1} = \frac{98}{72}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{98}{72}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $98$ and $72$. The GCD of $98$ and $72$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{98 \div 2}{72 \div 2} = \frac{49}{36}$

Answer $\frac{98}{18}\div\frac{4}{1} = \frac{49}{36}$

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