What is 98/42 Divided By 5/4

Solving $\frac{98}{42}\div\frac{5}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{98}{42} \div \frac{5}{4} = \frac{98}{42} \times \frac{4}{5}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $98 \times 4 = 392$
• Multiply the Denominators: $42 \times 5 = 210$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{98}{42} \times \frac{5}{4} = \frac{392}{210}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{392}{210}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $392$ and $210$. The GCD of $392$ and $210$ is $14$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{392 \div 14}{210 \div 14} = \frac{28}{15}$

Answer $\frac{98}{42}\div\frac{5}{4} = \frac{28}{15}$

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