What is 98/42 Divided By 1/4

Solving $\frac{98}{42}\div\frac{1}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{98}{42} \div \frac{1}{4} = \frac{98}{42} \times \frac{4}{1}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $98 \times 4 = 392$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 1 = 42$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{98}{42} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{392}{42}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{392}{42}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $392$ and $42$. The GCD of $392$ and $42$ is $14$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{392 \div 14}{42 \div 14} = \frac{28}{3}$

Answer $\frac{98}{42}\div\frac{1}{4} = \frac{28}{3}$

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