What is 98/42 Divided By 4/2

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

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

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

• Multiply the Numerators: $98 \times 2 = 196$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 4 = 168$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{98}{42} \times \frac{4}{2} = \frac{196}{168}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{196}{168}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $196$ and $168$. The GCD of $196$ and $168$ is $28$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{196 \div 28}{168 \div 28} = \frac{7}{6}$

Answer $\frac{98}{42}\div\frac{4}{2} = \frac{7}{6}$

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