What is 98/42 Divided By 2/4

Solving $\frac{98}{42}\div\frac{2}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{98}{42} \div \frac{2}{4} = \frac{98}{42} \times \frac{4}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $98 \times 4 = 392$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 2 = 84$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{98}{42} \times \frac{2}{4} = \frac{392}{84}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{392}{84}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $392$ and $84$. The GCD of $392$ and $84$ is $28$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{392 \div 28}{84 \div 28} = \frac{14}{3}$

Answer $\frac{98}{42}\div\frac{2}{4} = \frac{14}{3}$

The following animation demonstrates the divide-by,