What is 98/18 Divided By 8/1

Solving $\frac{98}{18}\div\frac{8}{1}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{98}{18} \div \frac{8}{1} = \frac{98}{18} \times \frac{1}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $98 \times 1 = 98$
• Multiply the Denominators: $18 \times 8 = 144$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{98}{18} \times \frac{8}{1} = \frac{98}{144}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{98}{144}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $98$ and $144$. The GCD of $98$ and $144$ is $2$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{98 \div 2}{144 \div 2} = \frac{49}{72}$

Answer $\frac{98}{18}\div\frac{8}{1} = \frac{49}{72}$

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